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A study on the prevention of Achilles tendon ruptures: focusing on Achilles tendon injuries among young kendo athletes

Research Project

Project/Area Number 18K17856
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Review Section Basic Section 59020:Sports sciences-related
Research InstitutionShinshu University

Principal Investigator

Hirono Junichi  信州大学, 学術研究院総合人間科学系, 准教授 (50612470)

Project Period (FY) 2018-04-01 – 2024-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2023)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥900,000)
Fiscal Year 2020: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Fiscal Year 2019: ¥1,040,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥240,000)
Fiscal Year 2018: ¥1,560,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥360,000)
Keywordsアキレス腱 / スポーツ外傷・障害 / 剣道 / achilles tendon / rupture / tendinopathy / 超音波 / アキレス腱障害 / 予防
Outline of Final Research Achievements

The purpose of this study was to elucidate the incidence and associated factors of Achilles tendon (AT) injuries among young kendo athletes to aid in the prevention of AT ruptures. A large-scale epidemiological survey revealed a high incidence of AT ruptures among young kendo practitioners, particularly occurring in the left foot during directional changes. Additionally, it was found that individuals who experienced AT pain or discomfort and female athletes exhibited a higher incidence of these injuries, indicating the need for greater attention to these groups. Individuals with a history of AT issues were found to have smaller toe support areas and functional impairments compared to those without such a history. Despite these impairments, they exhibited a tendency to exert greater force, especially in the left foot, which was the injured side. These findings provide valuable insights that could inform future research aimed at identifying risk factors.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究の結果は、本邦において類をみない大規模でのアキレス腱傷害を対象とした疫学調査を行い、剣道におけるアキレス腱傷害の有症率や関連のある因子を明らかにした点で学術的意義がある。また、剣道の受傷部位および傷害の誘発事象が一定であることを明らかとし、競技者の選手生命や愛好家の運動継続を脅かす重篤な傷害であるアキレス腱断裂の予防につながる知見を示した点に社会的意義がある。

Report

(7 results)
  • 2023 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2022 Research-status Report
  • 2021 Research-status Report
  • 2020 Research-status Report
  • 2019 Research-status Report
  • 2018 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (3 results)

All 2021 2020

All Presentation (3 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 2 results)

  • [Presentation] 高校・大学年代の剣道競技者におけるアキレス腱断裂についての大規模調査2021

    • Author(s)
      廣野準一,眞下苑子,佐々木陽一朗 ,香田郡秀,向井直樹
    • Organizer
      第10回日本アスレティックトレーニング学会学術大会
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] SURVEY ON THE PREVALENCE OF ACHILLES TENDON INJURY IN UNIVERSITY KENDO ATHLETES2020

    • Author(s)
      J. Hirono, T. Hayami , K. Koda, N. Mukai
    • Organizer
      25th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science
    • Related Report
      2020 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Trends in the incidence of Achilles' tendon problems in adolescent kendo players2020

    • Author(s)
      J. Hirono, T. Hayami , K. Koda, N. Mukai
    • Organizer
      The 2020 Yokohama Sport Conference
    • Related Report
      2020 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research

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Published: 2018-04-23   Modified: 2025-01-30  

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