This document summarizes the case of a 21-year-old female soccer player who experienced acute Achilles tendonitis in her left ankle after a change of direction. Her treatment included various physical therapy modalities and wearable technology was used to track her recovery progress over 4 weeks. Data from the Catapult system and Whoop strap showed improvements in her practice time, distance, load, heart rate, and reported strain. Her self-reported outcomes on the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score also demonstrated improvements in symptoms, pain, function, and quality of life each week. By the end of the 4 weeks she was starting in games again and wanted to begin weaning off ankle taping.
This document summarizes the case of a 21-year-old female soccer player who experienced acute Achilles tendonitis in her left ankle after a change of direction. Her treatment included various physical therapy modalities and wearable technology was used to track her recovery progress over 4 weeks. Data from the Catapult system and Whoop strap showed improvements in her practice time, distance, load, heart rate, and reported strain. Her self-reported outcomes on the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score also demonstrated improvements in symptoms, pain, function, and quality of life each week. By the end of the 4 weeks she was starting in games again and wanted to begin weaning off ankle taping.
This document summarizes the case of a 21-year-old female soccer player who experienced acute Achilles tendonitis in her left ankle after a change of direction. Her treatment included various physical therapy modalities and wearable technology was used to track her recovery progress over 4 weeks. Data from the Catapult system and Whoop strap showed improvements in her practice time, distance, load, heart rate, and reported strain. Her self-reported outcomes on the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score also demonstrated improvements in symptoms, pain, function, and quality of life each week. By the end of the 4 weeks she was starting in games again and wanted to begin weaning off ankle taping.
Use of Wearable Technology Data to Track Recovery in a 21-year-old Soccer Player
Joshua Singleton, Master of Athletic Training Student
Dr. Kelly Stalker, Dr. Michele Monaco & Connie Andrews Case Description International Classification of Functioning, Pre-Practice Routine Disability and Health (ICF) 21-year-old female soccer player Muscle Activation MOI - Change of Direction Health Condition Toe Walks, Heel Walks, Ankle 4-way, SL Balance Nature - Acute Achilles Tendonitis Body Part - Left Ankle Signs & Symptoms-Felt a pop while changing direction Body Function & Structure Participation Diagnosis – Peroneal Laxity Pain with motion Activity Playing soccer and unable Constant Pain Difficulty jumping, running Previous History: Unable to load on and cutting to participate in jumping activity • Left Foot Peroneal Surgery in May 2022 dorsiflexion motions • Similar problems in Spring 2022 • Right Foot Peroneal Surgery with an Osteotomy Personal Factors in September 2021 Rising Senior Environmental Factors Summer Soccer League Coaches, teammates, PT, • Bilateral Hip Surgery in High School Used a medical redshirt Parents, friends, AT Right Ankle-Regular Ankle Tape Significant player to team Left Ankle-Achilles Tape Job Treatment Options: Phonophoresis w/ Voltaren Gel, Ultrasound, Dry Needling, Cupping, Heat & Stim, Hivmat, Shockwave, Indiba, Laser, Manual Release Technique Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) Average Weekly Catapult Data Conclusions Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week • Athlete has progressed in her rehabilitation 2/13 2/27 3/20 4/3 2/13 2/27 3/20 4/3 • Reported feeling better every week Strain (Whoop) 16.1 15.9 13.8 16.1 Practice Time 1:58 1:51:24 2:01:13 1:40:50 • Wants to start weening off tape jobs Symptoms 66.43% 75% 69.64% 82.15% Total Distance 3.03 3.16 3.6 2.79 • She is starting every game (Miles) • Final game was Saturday 4/15 Pain 62.44% 79.16% 77.78% 81.75% Total Load 532.04 618.2 688.03 523.09 Function, Daily Living 83.11% 90.44% 94.12% 95.59% References Max HR 176 170 169 172 Sports and 55% 67.5% 70% 87.5% Recreational https://support.catapultsports.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000510795-W hat-is-Player-Load- Activities https://support.catapultsports.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000531996 https://www.whoop.com/thelocker/how-does-whoop-strain-work-101/# Quality of Life 56.25% 71.87% 68.75% 78.12% :~:text=WHOOP%20measures%20your%20strain%20on,generally%20go od%20for%20maintaining%20fitness