Efficacy of sensorimotor training and eccentric strengthening exercise on balance among athletes with achilles tendinopathy

A. Pahinian; Dr.M.K. Franklin Shaju; U. Carmel Renolin Anista; B.Simulia Dinju

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Efficacy of sensorimotor training and eccentric strengthening exercise on balance among athletes with achilles tendinopathy

A. Pahinian, Dr. M. K. Franklin Shaju, U. Carmel Renolin Anista, B. Simulia Dinju

Abstract :

Back Ground of the Study: Achilles tendinopathy is the most common overuse injuries among competitive and recreational athletes. Achilles tendinopathy patients suffer with muscle imbalances, tendon tightness or ankle mal alignment, which affects muscle strength, ankle proprioception and balance. Sensorimotor training and eccentric strengthening exercises are widely used to treat achilles tendinopathy. This study was an attempt to compare the effects of sensorimotor training and eccentric strengthening exercise on balance among athletes with achilles tendinopathy. Methodology:30 athletes with achilles tendinopathy were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were randomly allocated into two groups (Group A and B) consists of 15 subjects each. Group A received sensorimotor training and group B received eccentric strengthening exercise. Intervention lasted for 6 weeks, five days in a week. Balance was measured by Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) before and after 6 weeks of intervention. Conclusion: Both sensorimotor training and eccentric strengthening exercise were significantly improved balance. When comp� both sensorimotor training is more effective than eccentric strengthening exercise in improving balance among athletes with achilles tendinopathy.