Achilles Tendon Rupture In Recreational Athletes - Hobby-Ending Incident or Easily Treatable Injury? Current Insight Into Risk Factors, Treatment Options and Recovery Strategies
Introduction and aim of study: Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is a significant injury, particularly for athletes. If not managed properly, it can lead to complications and hinder athletic performance. This study aims to synthesize existing knowledge on risk factors, treatment, and recovery associate...
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Introduction and aim of study: Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is a significant injury, particularly for athletes. If not managed properly, it can lead to complications and hinder athletic performance. This study aims to synthesize existing knowledge on risk factors, treatment, and recovery associated with ATR, helping identify the optimal treatment pathway for a prompt return to sports. It will also highlight prevalent risk factors, aiding in injury prevention for patients and healthcare professionals.
Materials and methods: This literature review summarizes data from PubMed, Google Scholar, and other scientific sources on ATR. Key search terms included “Achilles tendon rupture treatment,” “risk factors,” “Achilles tendon injuries,” and “physiotherapy in ATR.”
Results: Various risk factors for ATR were identified, with some later proven irrelevant, while others remained significant. Treatment options include both non-operative and operative management, with minimally invasive techniques showing the best outcomes, however each method can be employed in specific indications. The recovery period typically lasts around six months, with rehabilitation being a key component. Other alternative methods and their benefits are being explored.
Conclusion: Optimal outcomes for ATR treatment are achieved through operative intervention, particularly minimally invasive surgery, paired with early rehabilitation. Physical therapy, blood-flow restriction training, and stretching can aid return to sport. Considering risk factors in all patients, especially athletes in contact sports, is crucial. The correct management of Achilles tendon rupture, consisting of early diagnosis, surgical treatment and appropriate rehabilitation, allows recreational athletes to return to their previous sports with a level of performance similar to that prior to the injury.
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| spelling | doaj-art-ba0b41d482bf43bdb590203e8d6e6d132025-02-12T08:26:18ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-02-013810.12775/QS.2025.38.57868Achilles Tendon Rupture In Recreational Athletes - Hobby-Ending Incident or Easily Treatable Injury? Current Insight Into Risk Factors, Treatment Options and Recovery StrategiesJakub Kędzia0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7971-6280Joanna Duda1https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6651-7831Kinga Racisz2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8137-9275Paweł Racisz3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6660-7150Alicja Obcowska4https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0390-0661Aleksandra Walendzik5https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1883-0801Łukasz Sencerek6https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2886-8431Central Clinical Hospital, Medical University of Lodz, PolandCentral Clinical Hospital of Medical University of Lodz, ul.Pomorska 251, 92-213 Łódź, PolandCentral Clinical Hospital of Medical University of Lodz, ul.Pomorska 251, 92-213 Łódź, PolandJohn Paul II Memorial Hospital, Belchatow, Czapliniecka 123, 97-400 Bełchatów, PolandCentral Clinical Hospital of Medical University of Lodz, ul.Pomorska 251, 92-213 Łódź, PolandMedical University of Lodz, al. Tadeusza Kościuszki 4, 90-419 Łódź, PolandPrimate Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski Regional Hospital, Armii Krajowej 7, 98-200 Sieradz Introduction and aim of study: Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is a significant injury, particularly for athletes. If not managed properly, it can lead to complications and hinder athletic performance. This study aims to synthesize existing knowledge on risk factors, treatment, and recovery associated with ATR, helping identify the optimal treatment pathway for a prompt return to sports. It will also highlight prevalent risk factors, aiding in injury prevention for patients and healthcare professionals. Materials and methods: This literature review summarizes data from PubMed, Google Scholar, and other scientific sources on ATR. Key search terms included “Achilles tendon rupture treatment,” “risk factors,” “Achilles tendon injuries,” and “physiotherapy in ATR.” Results: Various risk factors for ATR were identified, with some later proven irrelevant, while others remained significant. Treatment options include both non-operative and operative management, with minimally invasive techniques showing the best outcomes, however each method can be employed in specific indications. The recovery period typically lasts around six months, with rehabilitation being a key component. Other alternative methods and their benefits are being explored. Conclusion: Optimal outcomes for ATR treatment are achieved through operative intervention, particularly minimally invasive surgery, paired with early rehabilitation. Physical therapy, blood-flow restriction training, and stretching can aid return to sport. Considering risk factors in all patients, especially athletes in contact sports, is crucial. The correct management of Achilles tendon rupture, consisting of early diagnosis, surgical treatment and appropriate rehabilitation, allows recreational athletes to return to their previous sports with a level of performance similar to that prior to the injury. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57868Achilles tendon rupture (ATR)Risk factorsTreatmentRehabilitationReturn to sport |
| spellingShingle | Jakub Kędzia Joanna Duda Kinga Racisz Paweł Racisz Alicja Obcowska Aleksandra Walendzik Łukasz Sencerek Achilles Tendon Rupture In Recreational Athletes - Hobby-Ending Incident or Easily Treatable Injury? Current Insight Into Risk Factors, Treatment Options and Recovery Strategies Quality in Sport Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) Risk factors Treatment Rehabilitation Return to sport |
| title | Achilles Tendon Rupture In Recreational Athletes - Hobby-Ending Incident or Easily Treatable Injury? Current Insight Into Risk Factors, Treatment Options and Recovery Strategies |
| title_full | Achilles Tendon Rupture In Recreational Athletes - Hobby-Ending Incident or Easily Treatable Injury? Current Insight Into Risk Factors, Treatment Options and Recovery Strategies |
| title_fullStr | Achilles Tendon Rupture In Recreational Athletes - Hobby-Ending Incident or Easily Treatable Injury? Current Insight Into Risk Factors, Treatment Options and Recovery Strategies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Achilles Tendon Rupture In Recreational Athletes - Hobby-Ending Incident or Easily Treatable Injury? Current Insight Into Risk Factors, Treatment Options and Recovery Strategies |
| title_short | Achilles Tendon Rupture In Recreational Athletes - Hobby-Ending Incident or Easily Treatable Injury? Current Insight Into Risk Factors, Treatment Options and Recovery Strategies |
| title_sort | achilles tendon rupture in recreational athletes hobby ending incident or easily treatable injury current insight into risk factors treatment options and recovery strategies |
| topic | Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) Risk factors Treatment Rehabilitation Return to sport |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57868 |
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