Background: Systematic reviews indicate that exercise has the most evidence of
effectiveness in treatment of midportion Achilles tendinopathy. However, there is a lack of …

Objectives To (1) describe which resistance exercises are used in the first 8 weeks of
treatment for acute Achilles tendon rupture and (2) assess the completeness of reporting of …

Background Achilles tendinopathy describes the clinical presentation of pain localised to the
Achilles tendon and associated loss of function with tendon loading activities. However …

Achilles Tendinopathy is a complex problem, with the most common conservative treatment
being eccentric exercises. Despite multiple studies assessing this treatment regime little is …

The goal of treatment after Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is to restore appropriate tension to
the tendon, so that normal baseline strength and functional soft-tissue length can be …

Background Currently, there is no consensus regarding the optimal management for
patients following an Achilles tendon rupture. To allow comparisons between different …

Background: Tendinopathy is characterized by alterations in the tendon structure, but there
are conflicting results on the potential of tendon structure normalization and no large studies …

Background Abnormal lower limb biomechanics is speculated to be a risk factor for Achilles
tendinopathy. This study systematically reviewed the existing literature to identify, critique …

Background: Mechanical loading is essential for tendon healing and may explain variability
in patient outcomes after Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) repair. However, there is no …

Background: Studies have demonstrated improved ankle dorsiflexion and pain reduction
following a gastrocnemius recession (GR) procedure. However, changes in muscle …