The influence of a multidisciplinary intervention program on Achilles tendon structure in children with overweight and obesity

Conclusion: At pre-intervention, the overweight group had significantly “worse” tendon structure, with a lower prevalence of echo type II fiber and a higher prevalence of echo type III fibers compared with the control group. Following the 6-month intervention, the tendon structure of the overweight group was “positively” changed, with reduced echo type III fiber s and increased echo type II fibers.What is Known:•Physical activity and weight reduction programs are efficient for obese children.•Obese children tend to suffer orthopedic problems and pain during physical activity.What is New:•Pre-intervention, obese children had ‘worse’ tendon structure compared to controls.•Following 6-month program, tendon structure of obese children ‘positively’ changed.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research