Background Few evidence-based treatment guidelines for tendinopathy exist. We undertook
a systematic review of randomised trials to establish clinical efficacy and risk of adverse …

The hallmark characteristics of rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy are pain and weakness,
experienced most commonly during shoulder external rotation and elevation. Assessment is …

Objective To investigate the efficacy of a programme of manual therapy and exercise
treatment compared with placebo treatment delivered by physiotherapists for people with …

➤ Eccentric exercises have been proposed to promote collagen fiber cross-link formation
within the tendon, thereby facilitating tendon remodeling. Overall results suggest a trend for …

Background Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that is often chronic or
recurrent. Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) cause shoulder pain and are prevalent in …

Background Shoulder pain is reported to be highly prevalent and tends to be recurrent or
persistent despite medical treatment. The pathophysiological mechanisms of shoulder pain …

Objective To compare the accuracy and efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided injections versus
landmark-guided injections of the subacromial space, biceps tendon sheath …

Objectives The study aimed to investigate whether the shoulder tendons changed their
elasticity after ultrasound-guided peritendinous or intrabursal corticosteroid injections …

Background Pathology of the soft tissues of the shoulder including the musculotendinous
rotator cuff and subacromial bursa are extremely common and are a principal cause of pain …

Chronic tendon injuries present unique management challenges. The assumption that these
injuries result from ongoing inflammation has caused physicians to rely on treatments …