Although eccentric exercise training has shown favorable results in chronic mid‐portion A
chilles tendinopathy, the optimum dosage remains unknown. A systematic review of the …

In published efficacy studies on A chilles tendinopathy (AT) exercise alone results in
improvement in 60–90% of the cases. However, this high success rate cannot be expected …

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 …

OBJECTIVE: Achilles tendinopathy is prevalent in athletes, but can also affect sedentary
patients. We studied the effects of eccentric exercises in sedentary non-athletic patients with …

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 …

The aim was to compare viscoelastic properties of A chilles tendons between legs in elite
athletes with unilateral tendinosis, and to investigate relationships between the properties …

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

Tendinopathy is a very common disorder in both recreational and elite athletes. Many
individuals have recurrent symptoms that lead to chronic conditions and termination of …

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of eccentric exercise (EE) programmes in the
treatment of common tendinopathies. Data sources: Relevant randomised controlled trials …

Objective To assess the effectiveness of heavy eccentric calf training (HECT) in comparison
with natural history, traditional physiotherapy, sham interventions or other exercise …