Foundational principles and adaptation of the healthy and pathological achilles tendon in response to resistance exercise: a narrative review and clinical implications

K Merry, C Napier, CM Waugh, A Scott - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022 - mdpi.com
Therapeutic exercise is widely considered a first line fundamental treatment option for
managing tendinopathies. As the Achilles tendon is critical for locomotion, chronic Achilles …

[PDF][PDF] A Comparative Study of the Graston Technique and Alfredson Protocol in the Management of Achilles Tendinopathy

AU Qureshi, M Hameed, M Umar, U Yasir, Z Abbas… - Cureus, 2024 - cureus.com
Abstract Background and objectives: The Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon
in the human body, is frequently injured by overuse; this condition is known as Achilles …

Optimizing resistance-based exercise therapy for Achilles tendinopathy: development of the 'physviz'telerehabilitation system

K Merry - 2024 - open.library.ubc.ca
Exercise therapy is the gold standard for Achilles tendinopathy (AT) rehabilitation; however,
success rates vary considerably due to challenges in exercise selection, dosing, and …