Differences Between Long Distance Road Runners and Treadmill Runners in Achilles Tendon Structure
this study will investigate the structure of the Achilles tendon and functional tests in road runners compared to treadmill runners.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  run regularly at least twice a week for half an hour, over 80% of the training on a treadmill or road  Exclusion Criteria:  pain or injury to Achilles tendon during the 6 months, preventing running for at least 3 days. past Achilles tendon surgeries, sprained ankle in the last six months, lower limb and back pain while running participants who report running with minimalist shoes. - HealthyVolunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 18 Years - MaximumAge: 50 Years - StdAgeList: Adult - StudyPopulation: healthy runners who run on a regular basis, without injuries or pain during the last 6 months - SamplingMethod: Non-Probability Sample