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

Our understanding of the pathogenesis of" tendinopathy" is based on fragmented evidences
like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. We propose a" failed healing theory" to knit these fragments …

The terminology of Achilles tendon pathology has become inconsistent and confusing
throughout the years. For proper research, assessment and treatment, a uniform and clear …

Objective: To test for differences in strength of 6 muscle groups of the hip on the involved leg
in recreational runners with injuries compared with the uninvolved leg and a control group of …

Background Although Achilles tendon overuse injuries occur commonly, our understanding
of the pathologic changes and the factors that predispose athletes to them is limited …

Background Results of high-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the treatment of
insertional Achilles tendinopathy are not determined. It is unclear how local anesthesia …

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association presents this sixth
set of clinical practice guidelines on Achilles pain, stiffness, and muscle power deficits that …

Background: Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common pathology and the aetiology is
unknown. For valid and reliable assessment The Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment …

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of eccentric strengthening on
pain, muscle strength, endurance, and functional fitness factors in Achilles tendinopathy …

Background: Insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) represents a serious challenge for both
physiatrists and surgeons. Here we analyse the results obtained by two conservative …