Validity and reliability of an ultrasound measurement of the free length of the Achilles tendon.

CONCLUSIONS: The ultrasound measurement of the free part of the Achilles tendon showed good reliability and accuracy. For comparison between groups of non-injured subjects, differences of > 5 mm can be detected. For repeated assessment of individual subject differences ≥ 13 mm can be detected. FUNDING: none. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Institutional Review Board of Zealand, Denmark, Ref. no: SJ-318. PMID: 29510804 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Danish Medical Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Dan Med J Source Type: research