Platelet concentrates (PCs), mostly represented by platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-
rich fibrin (PRF) are autologous biological blood-derived products that may combine …

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is among the conservative treatments for
Achilles tendinopathy. Unfortunately, no optimal application parameters have been …

Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse condition that is characterized by degenerative,
cumulative tissue microtrauma. It is largely a clinical diagnosis in which the patient typically …

Introduction Tendinopathies are common in elite and recreational athletes: traditionally
considered overuse injuries, they involve excessive tensile loading and subsequent …

Background Nine core domains for tendinopathy have been identified. For Achilles
tendinopathy there is large variation in outcome measures used, and how these fit into the …

Abstract Background Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is difficult to manage, and there is no
definite consensus on which nonoperative treatment is superior over the others. We aim to …

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a preparation for therapeutic purposes that is increasingly
accepted for various musculoskeletal disorders, due to its theoretical potential to repair …

Over the past two decades, platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been available as a biological
treatment for healing or regeneration of impaired or non-functional tissues. This manuscript …

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous serum containing higher concentrations of
platelets and growth factors above normal blood. The process of obtaining PRP involves the …

The majority of non-operative treatments for IAT have insufficient evidence to support
treatment recommendations, with exercise and ESWT as notable exceptions. Exercise has …