Demographic information and baseline tendon measurements comparison
| Male dancers (n=35) | Female dancers (n=44) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 28.7 (SD 5.8, range 23–39) | 26.4 (SD 6.6, range 18–40) |
| RPT prox | 4.4 (1.2, 2.9–8.6) | 3.6 (0.7, 2.5–5.7) |
| RPT dist | 3.8 (0.8, 2.5–7.2) | 3.3 (0.6, 2.4–5) |
| LPT prox | 4.6 (1.6, 2.5–9.7) | 3.9 (1.2, 2.5–8.5) |
| LPT dist | 4.0 (1.1, 2.5–8.0) | 3.2 (0.5, 2.3–4.3) |
| RTA prox | 5.6 (0.9, 4–8) | 4.7 (0.9, 3.4–7.1) |
| RTA dist | 4.3 (0.7, 3–5.8) | 3.8 (0.9, 2.3–8) |
| LTA prox | 6.1 (1.9, 3.7–12) | 4.8 (1.3, 3–9.5) |
| LTA dist | 4.2 (0.7, 3–6) | 3.7 (0.7, 2.7–6) |
Measurements in millimetres. RPT, right patellar tendon; LPT, left patellar tendon; RTA, right tendoachilles; LTA, left tendoachilles.