Epidemiology of insertional and midportion Achilles tendinopathy in runners: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common problem among runners. There is only limited evidence for risk factors for AT, and most studies have not defined the AT subcategories. No study has compared the incidence and risk factors between insertional AT and midportion AT, though they are considered distinct. This study aimed to assess incidence and risk factors of AT based on data from a large prospective cohort. The secondary aim was to explore differences in risk factors between insertional and midportion AT.

Methods

Participants were recruited from among registered runners at registration for running events. Questionnaires were completed at baseline, 1 month before the event, 1 week before the event, and 1 month after the event. Information concerning demographics,

SUBMITTER: Chen W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10980873 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature