Data driven model of midportion achilles tendinopathy health created with factor analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Achilles tendinopathy is a complex injury and the clinical presentation spans multiple different domains: physical and psychological symptoms, lower extremity function and tendon structure. A conceptual model of Achilles tendon health comprising these domains has been proposed in the literature. The aim of the study was to fit a model of Achilles tendinopathy using factor analysis and compare that to the conceptual model. An inclusive approach using a wide range of variables spanning multiple potential domains were included.

Methods

Participants (N = 99) with midportion Achilles tendinopathy were assessed with variables representing symptoms, physical function, tendon structure, metabolic syndrome, and psychologic symptoms. A Kaiser-Mayer-Olkin index was used to d

SUBMITTER: Sigurðsson HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9347128 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature