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Abstract

Background: Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury affecting the Achilles tendon, the strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). This condition is typically characterized by pain, swelling, and limited functionality in the tendon, often occurring in athletes, especially those who engage in activities involving running, jumping, or repetitive stress on the lower legs.
Aim: This study investigates prevalence of Achilles tendinopathy and its association with symptoms of population in young male basketball players.
Settings & Designs: Cross sectional analytical study.
Materials & Methods: This study involved 80 young male basketball players, with a mean age of 18 to 25 years participants from different sports stadiums in Cuddalore district. The royal London test was used to assess the presence of Achilles tendinopathy, while the Victorian institute of sports assessment Achilles questionnaire was used to evaluate the severity of pain in Achilles tendinopathy among the participants.
Results: Our finding show that 63 % of the participants had Achilles tendinopathy. Out of 63%, 24% are at mild risk, 56% are at moderate risk and 20% are at severe risk. Height and weight showed no significant association with Achilles tendinopathy. However, the age of the participants showed a significant association with Achilles tendinopathy.
Conclusion: prevalence of Achilles tendinopathy is common among young male basketball players. Age being a contributing factor while other physical characteristics had no significant impact.