Evaluation of Mechanical Characteristics of Tendons of Athletes Using Sonography

The investigators analyzed the strain of the rotator cuff tendon of baseball pitchers obtained using ultrasonography and compared the change in peak tendon strain before and after the regular season.

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Key information

Conditions

Overuse Injury Cumulative Trauma Disorders Rotator Cuff Injuries Rupture Shoulder Injuries Sprains and Strains Tendon Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

21 year–33 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tianmu Sports Park/ Baseball Stadium

Taipei, Taiwan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Baseball pitchers in city baseball team

Exclusion criteria

History of shoulder disorder or surgery

Treatment and study plan

ultrasonography

Diagnostic Test

Collect shoulder rotator cuff tendon ultrasound image during isotonic motion

Primary outcomes

Peak tendon strain

Time frame: Two months

The peak value of tendon strain during the isotonic motion estimated from ultrasound image sequence

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Mechanical Characteristics and Prevention From Overuse Injury of Tendons of Elite Athletes Using Dynamic Sonography

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2022
First posted: Jun 23, 2023
Registry last updated: Jun 23, 2023

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