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The Achilles Tendon Response to a Bout of Running is not affected by Triceps Surae Stretch Training in Runners.
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Journal of sports science & medicine [J Sports Sci Med] 2020 May 01; Vol. 19 (2), pp. 358-363. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 01 (Print Publication: 2020). - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- An acute bout of distance running decreases Achilles tendon CSA. The purpose of this study was to examine if three-week stretch training of the Achilles tendon alters the Achilles tendon thinning response to running. Thirty-three recreational runners were divided into a control group (n = 17) and an intervention group (n = 16). The intervention included a three-week soleus stretch (knee flexed) and gastrocnemius stretch (knee extended). Three gastrocnemius stretches and three soleus stretches were performed each day, six days per week. Stretches were held for 30 s per repetition for a total duration of 180 s per leg per day. Achilles tendon CSA and range of motion measures were completed pre and post-run before and after the three-week stretching intervention. The runs prior to and following the three-week stretch training intervention both resulted in a 6% decrease in Achilles tendon CSA (p < 0.0001). There was no interaction across time between control and intervention groups in CSA (p = 0.446). Only the intervention group experienced a significant increase in dorsiflexion range of motion following the stretch training (p = 0.009). We therefore conclude that even when an increased dorsiflexion range of motion occurs, three weeks of triceps surae stretching does not alter the response of the Achilles tendon CSA.<br /> (© Journal of Sports Science and Medicine.)
- Subjects :
- Achilles Tendon anatomy & histology
Achilles Tendon diagnostic imaging
Adult
Ankle physiology
Female
Humans
Male
Range of Motion, Articular
Ultrasonography
Young Adult
Achilles Tendon physiology
Leg physiology
Muscle Stretching Exercises physiology
Muscle, Skeletal physiology
Running physiology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1303-2968
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of sports science & medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32390729