“Incidencia de tendinitis aquilea en corredores amateur”

Abstract

Tendonitis Achilles is an inflammation of the tendon and the sheath of this inflammation occurs just where the tendon becomes rounded and narrow. "Above the calcaneus approximately 5 cm the tendon becomes rounded and narrow and this is where tendinitis tends to appear." (1). The present investigation aimed to determine the incidence of tendinitis aquilea in amateur runners to determine predisposing risk factors in athletes. This research is based on a bibliographical review and the most representative pain scales and questionnaires were selected, the collaboration of participants, and the researcher's knowledge were key pieces for the fulfillment of the objective. The training of amateur runners is usually moderate was based on health care, or hobbies and this is directly related to the lack of knowledge of a correct training and this triggers in the production of injuries. With all these characteristics, the incidence of tendinitis aquilea in amateur runners was determined.