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Investigation of Trimester-Specific Normative Values of Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Achilles Tendon in Pregnant Women-Pilot Study
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of Achilles tendon and Evaluation of foot characteristics for Pregnant Women. Completed, enrolled 172 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
There is anatomical fascial continuity and functional connection between the plantar fascia, which has important roles in foot biomechanics, and the fibers of the Achilles tendon, and the change that will occur in any of these tissues is reflected in the other. However, it has not been objectively clarified how the tissue properties of the Achilles tendon, which plays an important role in foot biomechanics, such as the plantar fascia, change with pregnancy. Therefore, the aim of this pilot study is to investigate the trimester-specific biomechanical (stiffness, decrement and tone) and viscoelastic (creep and relaxation time) properties of the Achilles tendon, which adapts to changes in the foot structure during pregnancy.
Study Details
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The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the Achilles tendon will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be taken from two different points with the ankle in the neutral position.
The mobility of foot, morphological changes of foot and foot posture will be evaluated