Presence of Pain Shows Greater Effect Than Tendon Structural Alignment During Landing Dynamics

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

39 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-06-01

Study Completion Date

2023-07-31

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to investigate the relationship between temporal, kinetic, and kinematic jump variables and patellar tendons' structure in athletes. The main research questions are:

Does the structure of the patellar tendon relate to the temporal, kinetic, and kinematic variables of different jumps?

To answer these questions, participants will undergo a UTC (Ultrasound Tissue Characterization) scan of the patellar tendon and perform two vertical jump: a countermovement jump and tuck jump test.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Patellar Tendon Athletes

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Athletes

Included volunteer participants were aged between 18-30 years, competing in the highest-level Portuguese volleyball league with a minimum of 10 years of volleyball practice. Participants were excluded in presence of injuries or discomfort that impeded maxi- mal jumping tests, history of surgery within the last 12 months or illness during data collection.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* aged between 18-30 years;
* competing in the highest-level Portuguese volleyball league with a minimum of 10 years of volleyball practice.

Exclusion Criteria

* presence of injuries or discomfort that impeded maximal jumping tests;
* history of surgery within the last 12 months;
* illness during data collection

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes