The effectiveness of shockwave therapy on patellar tendinopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, and plantar fasciitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

R Charles, L Fang, R Zhu, J Wang - Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Tendinopathy is a growing global concern affecting many people, like athletes,
workers, and the elderly. Despite its commonality among the sporting population, there is no …

[HTML][HTML] Physiotherapy management of Achilles tendinopathy

P Malliaras - Journal of Physiotherapy, 2022 - Elsevier
This review focuses on two distinct but related conditions: midportion Achilles tendinopathy
and insertional Achilles tendinopathy. They are characterised by localised pain (Figure 1) …

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for mid-portion and insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

MA Paantjens, PH Helmhout, FJG Backx… - Sports Medicine …, 2022 - Springer
Background Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is used commonly to treat pain and
function in Achilles tendinopathy (AT). The aim of this study was to synthesize the evidence …

Management of insertional Achilles tendinopathy

J Chen, CF Janney, MA Khalid… - JAAOS-Journal of the …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that can lead to chronic, debilitating
heel pain in athletes and nonathletes alike. Conservative treatment options include activity …

[HTML][HTML] Recent developments in Achilles tendon risk-analyzing rupture factors for enhanced injury prevention and clinical guidance: Current implications of …

MV Sankova, NM Beeraka, MV Oganesyan… - Journal of Orthopaedic …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background In recent years, many countries have actively implemented programs and
strategies to promote physical education and sports. Despite these efforts, the increase in …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of Kinesiotherapy in the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy—A Narrative Review

R Trybulski, J Muracki, M Podleśny, A Vovkanych… - Sports, 2024 - mdpi.com
This narrative review of kinesiotherapy methods in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy
(AT) encompassed a diverse range of studies, including athletes and untrained people …

Does shockwave therapy lead to better pain and function than sham over 12 weeks in people with insertional Achilles tendinopathy? A randomised controlled trial

B Alsulaimani, L Perraton, P Vallance… - Clinical …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives To investigate the efficacy of adding radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy or
sham to exercise for people with insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Design A two-armed …

Staying in the Game: Interventions for Managing Achilles Tendinopathy in the In-Season Athlete

P Dyrek, N Tsitsilianos, KC McInnis… - Current Sports …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury that is traditionally managed with activity
modification and a progressive eccentric strengthening program. This narrative review …

[HTML][HTML] Therapeutic effects following extracorporeal shock wave therapy for insertional and non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy

H Li, W Yao, Y Li, Y Hua - Asia-Pacific Journal of Sports Medicine …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background The treatment for Achilles tendinopathy varies widely, and there is no
consensus regarding the optimal treatment for both non-insertional and insertional Achilles …

Assessment of the reporting quality of resistance training interventions in randomised controlled trials for lower limb tendinopathy: A systematic review

I Burton, A McCormack - Clinical Rehabilitation, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives 1. To describe what exercises and intervention variables are used in resistance
training interventions in randomised controlled trials for lower limb tendinopathy 2. To …