Achilles and patellar tendinopathy loading programmes: a systematic review comparing clinical outcomes and identifying potential mechanisms for effectiveness
Introduction Achilles and patellar tendinopathy are overuse injuries that are common among
athletes. Isolated eccentric muscle training has become the dominant conservative …
athletes. Isolated eccentric muscle training has become the dominant conservative …
The pain of tendinopathy: physiological or pathophysiological?
Tendon pain remains an enigma. Many clinical features are consistent with tissue disruption—
the pain is localised, persistent and specifically associated with tendon loading, whereas …
the pain is localised, persistent and specifically associated with tendon loading, whereas …
Tendinopathy: injury, repair, and current exploration
Both acute and chronic tendinopathy result in high morbidity, requiring management that is
often lengthy and expensive. However, limited and conflicting scientific evidence …
often lengthy and expensive. However, limited and conflicting scientific evidence …
Sports and exercise-related tendinopathies: a review of selected topical issues by participants of the second International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium (ISTS) …
In September 2010, the first International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium (ISTS) was
held in Umeå, Sweden, to establish a forum for original scientific and clinical insights in this …
held in Umeå, Sweden, to establish a forum for original scientific and clinical insights in this …
Do structural changes (eg, collagen/matrix) explain the response to therapeutic exercises in tendinopathy: a systematic review
Background Previous reviews have highlighted the benefit of loaded therapeutic exercise in
the treatment of tendinopathy. Changes in observable structural outcomes have been …
the treatment of tendinopathy. Changes in observable structural outcomes have been …
Tendon healing and platelet-rich plasma therapies
Importance of the field: The therapeutic use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous
biotechnology that relies on the local delivery of a wide range of growth factors and …
biotechnology that relies on the local delivery of a wide range of growth factors and …
[HTML][HTML] The beneficial effects of eccentric exercise in the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
SY Yoon, YW Kim, IS Shin, S Kang, HI Moon… - Journal of clinical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
As a first-line treatment for lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET), eccentric exercise has been
suggested as a conservative treatment method. This study aimed to investigate the impact of …
suggested as a conservative treatment method. This study aimed to investigate the impact of …
Association of psychological variables and outcome in tendinopathy: a systematic review
A Mallows, J Debenham, T Walker… - British journal of sports …, 2017 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective Fear, anxiety, depression, distress and catastrophisation are all factors known to
affect pain and disability levels. To date, the association of such psychological factors has …
affect pain and disability levels. To date, the association of such psychological factors has …
[HTML][HTML] Why are eccentric exercises effective for achilles tendinopathy?
Achilles Tendinopathy is a complex problem, with the most common conservative treatment
being eccentric exercises. Despite multiple studies assessing this treatment regime little is …
being eccentric exercises. Despite multiple studies assessing this treatment regime little is …
The central nervous system–an additional consideration in 'rotator cuff tendinopathy'and a potential basis for understanding response to loaded therapeutic exercise
Tendinopathy is a term used to describe a painful tendon disorder but despite being a well-
recognised clinical presentation, a definitive understanding of the pathoaetiology of rotator …
recognised clinical presentation, a definitive understanding of the pathoaetiology of rotator …