Abstract
Background Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common injury among physically active populations. It has been proposed that changes in neuromotor control of the triceps surae may increase differential intratendinous forces and thus be associated with the pain and pathology seen in this condition. However, it is not known if neuromotor differences actually exist between those with and without this condition. Thus the primary purpose of this research was to investigate whether neuromotor control of the triceps surae in distance runners with AT is altered compared to controls (Study 1). The secondary purpose of this research was to investigate the immediate effects of foot orthoses on triceps surae neuromotor control in subjects with AT (Study 2).
Highlights
Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common injury among physically active populations
Surface electromyographic measures were taken from the Soleus (Sol), Lateral Gastrocnemius (LG) and Medial Gastrocnemius (MG) of 34 male subjects (15 with AT, 19 controls) while subjects ran over ground at 4m/sec in a running sandal
Subjects with AT display altered neuromotor control of the triceps surae compared to controls
Summary
It has been proposed that changes in neuromotor control of the triceps surae may increase differential intratendinous forces and be associated with the pain and pathology seen in this condition. It is not known if neuromotor differences exist between those with and without this condition. The primary purpose of this research was to investigate whether neuromotor control of the triceps surae in distance runners with AT is altered compared to controls (Study 1). The secondary purpose of this research was to investigate the immediate effects of foot orthoses on triceps surae neuromotor control in subjects with AT (Study 2)
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