None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Busan University of Foreign Studies
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult males aged 20 years or older Members of the Pusan National University American football team
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with a history of lower-limb surgery, hospitalization, or fracture within the 6 months prior to study participation Individuals who have received injection therapy (e.g., corticosteroid injections) in the Achilles tendon region within the past 3 months (excluded because such injections may alter tendon tissue properties) Individuals currently diagnosed with and undergoing treatment for a lower-limb musculoskeletal condition (e.g., tendinitis, ligament injury, arthritis) (excluded because associated inflammation and pain may affect the measurement of tendon mechanical properties)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Viscoelasticity and Stiffness of the Achilles Tendon | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle Activation (EMG) | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactSHUHO KANG
Busan University of Foreign Studies
Outcome results
None listed