Background To investigate the available evidence and conduct a systematic review with
meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of physical modalities combined with eccentric …

Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is one of the most frequent overuse injuries in the ankle. The
evidence base for its conservative management AT continues to evolve, but there is still a …

Background Throughout the recent decade, eccentric training has become a widely
accepted therapy option in the conservative treatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathy …

Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common condition both in athletes and the general
population. The purpose of this study is to highlight the most effective form of exercise in …

Background: Achilles tendinopathy is a common health condition encountered in the
orthopedic and sports medicine settings. Eccentric exercise is a common intervention in the …

Eccentric exercises for the calf muscles have been shown to be effective for chronic non‐
insertional Achilles tendinopathy (AT). However, the relative effectiveness of various …

Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury in athletes, especially older athletes. This
condition is difficult to treat and often becomes chronic. This evidence based review …

Background: Eccentric overload training seems to be a promising conservative intervention
in patients with chronic Achilles tendinopathy. The efficacy of eccentric overload training on …

Background: Eccentric exercise is commonly used in the management of Achilles
tendinopathy (AT) but its effectiveness for insertional AT has been questioned. Soft tissue …

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varies slightly from trial to trial, but the principal goal is to provide a strong, controlled …