Dogramaci, YunusKalacı, AydınerKucukkubas, NigarInandi, TaceddinEsen, ErdincYanat, A. Nedim2024-09-182024-09-1820110306-3674https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2009.060236https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12483/13585Objectives To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) questionnaire for patients with Achilles tendinopathy. Design Fifty-five patients with a diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy and 55 healthy subjects were included in the study. VISA-A questionnaires were translated and culturally adapted into Turkish. The final Turkish version (VISA-A-Tr) was tested for reliability on healthy individuals and patients. Tests for internal consistency, validity and structure were performed on 55 patients. Results The VISA-A-Tr showed good test-retest reliability (Pearson's r=0.99, p < 0.001). The patients with Achilles tendinopathy had a significantly lower score (p < 0.001) than the healthy individuals. The VISA-A-Tr score correlated significantly with the Stanish tendon grading system (Spearman's r=-0.86; p < 0.001). Conclusion The VISA-A-Tr is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating the severity of Achilles tendinopathy.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessCross-Cultural AdaptationAchilles-Tendon InjuriesClinical SeverityTendinopathySportsIndexArticle45545345510.1136/bjsm.2009.060236195496162-s2.0-79952505739Q1WOS:000288199900016Q1