The effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in common lower limb conditions: a systematic review including quantification of patient-rated pain reduction

V Korakakis, R Whiteley, A Tzavara… - British journal of sports …, 2018 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective To evaluate extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in treating Achilles
tendinopathy (AT), greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), medial tibial stress syndrome …

Current opinions on tendinopathy

JF Kaux, B Forthomme, C Le Goff… - Journal of sports …, 2011 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Tendinopathy is characterized by pain in the tendon and impaired performance sometimes
associated with swelling of the tendon. Its diagnosis is usually clinical but ultrasonography …

The effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in lower limb tendinopathy: a systematic review

S Mani-Babu, D Morrissey, C Waugh… - … American journal of …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: There is accumulating evidence for the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock
wave therapy (ESWT) when treating lower limb tendinopathies including greater trochanteric …

Novel approaches for the management of tendinopathy

N Maffulli, UG Longo, V Denaro - JBJS, 2010 - journals.lww.com
➤ Eccentric exercises have been proposed to promote collagen fiber cross-link formation
within the tendon, thereby facilitating tendon remodeling. Overall results suggest a trend for …

Rate of improvement of pain and function in mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy with loading protocols: a systematic review and longitudinal meta-analysis

M Murphy, M Travers, W Gibson, P Chivers… - Sports Medicine, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy is prevalent within both the athletic
and non-athletic populations and loading protocols for Achilles tendinopathy are effective …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of resistance exercise dose components for tendinopathy management: a systematic review with meta-analysis

AV Pavlova, JSC Shim, R Moss, C Maclean… - British journal of sports …, 2023 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective To investigate potential moderating effects of resistance exercise dose
components including intensity, volume and frequency, for the management of common …

A 5-year follow-up study of Alfredson's heel-drop exercise programme in chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy

A Van der Plas, S de Jonge, RJ de Vos… - British journal of sports …, 2012 - bjsm.bmj.com
Background Eccentric exercises have the most evidence in conservative treatment of
midportion Achilles tendinopathy. Although short-term studies show significant improvement …

Resistance training in musculoskeletal rehabilitation: a systematic review

J Kristensen, A Franklyn-Miller - British journal of sports medicine, 2012 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective To review the efficacy of resistance training (RT) as a therapeutic modality in
various musculoskeletal conditions. Design Systematic review. Subjects Data from 1545 …

Achilles tendon injury risk factors associated with running

AV Lorimer, PA Hume - Sports Medicine, 2014 - Springer
Background Research into the nature of overuse Achilles tendon injuries is extensive, yet
uncertainty remains around how to identify athletes susceptible to Achilles tendon injury …

Platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A Barman, MK Sinha, J Sahoo, D Jena, V Patel… - Knee Surgery & Related …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of autologous platelet-rich
plasma (PRP) injections in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy. Methods The PubMed …