Revisiting the continuum model of tendon pathology: what is its merit in clinical practice and research?
The pathogenesis of tendinopathy and the primary biological change in the tendon that
precipitates pathology have generated several pathoaetiological models in the literature …
precipitates pathology have generated several pathoaetiological models in the literature …
Patellar tendinopathy: clinical diagnosis, load management, and advice for challenging case presentations
The hallmark features of patellar tendinopathy are (1) pain localized to the inferior pole of
the patella and (2) load-related pain that increases with the demand on the knee extensors …
the patella and (2) load-related pain that increases with the demand on the knee extensors …
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 …
Histopathology of common tendinopathies: update and implications for clinical management
Tendon disorders are a major problem for participants in competitive and recreational
sports. To try to determine whether the histopathology underlying these conditions explains …
sports. To try to determine whether the histopathology underlying these conditions explains …
Prevalence of jumper's knee among elite athletes from different sports: a cross-sectional study
ØB Lian, L Engebretsen, R Bahr - The American journal of …, 2005 - journals.sagepub.com
Background The prevalence of jumper's knee across different sports has not been
examined, and it is not known if there is a gender difference. Data from surgical case series …
examined, and it is not known if there is a gender difference. Data from surgical case series …
Where tendons and ligaments meet bone: attachment sites ('entheses') in relation to exercise and/or mechanical load
Entheses (insertion sites, osteotendinous junctions, osteoligamentous junctions) are sites of
stress concentration at the region where tendons and ligaments attach to bone …
stress concentration at the region where tendons and ligaments attach to bone …
Overuse tendon conditions: time to change a confusing terminology
N Maffulli - Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related …, 1998 - Elsevier
In overuse clinical conditions in and around tendons, frank inflammation is infrequent, and is
associated mostly with tendon ruptures. Tendinosis implies tendon degeneration without …
associated mostly with tendon ruptures. Tendinosis implies tendon degeneration without …
The skeletal attachment of tendons—tendon 'entheses'
M Benjamin, T Kumai, S Milz, BM Boszczyk… - … and Physiology Part A …, 2002 - Elsevier
Tendon entheses can be classed as fibrous or fibrocartilaginous according to the tissue
present at the skeletal attachment site. The former can be 'bony'or 'periosteal', depending on …
present at the skeletal attachment site. The former can be 'bony'or 'periosteal', depending on …
Terminology for Achilles tendon related disorders
CN Van Dijk, MN Van Sterkenburg… - Knee Surgery …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
The terminology of Achilles tendon pathology has become inconsistent and confusing
throughout the years. For proper research, assessment and treatment, a uniform and clear …
throughout the years. For proper research, assessment and treatment, a uniform and clear …
The VISA score: an index of severity of symptoms in patients with jumper's knee (patellar tendinosis)
Symptoms of jumper's knee (patellar tendinosis) are not easily quantified and this may
explain why there are no evidence-based guidelines for managing the condition. A simple …
explain why there are no evidence-based guidelines for managing the condition. A simple …