Landing Biomechanics Following Fatigue in Athletes With and Without a History of Patellar Tendinopathy

In this case-control study, two- and three-dimensional landing biomechanics, by means of lower limb joint angles and moments (opto-electronic system with synchronised force plate), will be compared between 30 male volleyball/basketball players with a history of patellar tendinopathy and 30 healthy controls.

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Key information

Conditions

Patellar Tendinitis Fatigue Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

16 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Vakgroep Revalidatiewetenschappen

Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, 9000, Belgium

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

volleyball or basketball players
male
history of patellar tendinopathy

Exclusion criteria

history of surgery of the lower extremities
history of fractures of the lower extremities

Treatment and study plan

Biomechanical analysis

Diagnostic Test

3D analysis of landing manoeuvres.

Fatigue protocol

Other

A circuit of different tasks (e.g. jumping, sprinting forward and backward, side-stepping exercise) was performed to induce fatigue.

Primary outcomes

Change in landing biomechanics (kinematics and kinetics)

Time frame: Immediately after fatiguing exercises

Trunk and lower extremity joint angles and moments will be extracted with an opto-electronic system and synchronised force plate

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Ghent

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Registry information

Official study title

Full-body Landing Biomechanics Following Fatigue in Male Jumping Athletes With and Without a History of Patellar Tendinopathy: a Case Control Study

Important dates

Study start: 2019
Primary completion: 2020
Study completion: 2021
First posted: Apr 9, 2020
Registry last updated: Mar 29, 2021

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