Background Achilles tendinopathy is a common problem, but its exact aetiology remains
unclear. Objective To evaluate the association between potential clinical risk factors and …

Background Changes in the mechanical behaviour of the Achilles and patellar tendons in
tendinopathy could affect muscle performance, and have implications for injury prevention …

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an
ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy …

Achilles Tendinopathy is a complex problem, with the most common conservative treatment
being eccentric exercises. Despite multiple studies assessing this treatment regime little is …

Background Nine core domains for tendinopathy have been identified. For Achilles
tendinopathy there is large variation in outcome measures used, and how these fit into the …

Background Persistent strength deficits secondary to Achilles tendinopathy (AT) have been
postulated to account for difficulty engaging in tendon-loading movements, such as running …

High-load eccentric exercises have been a key component in the conservative management
of chronic Achilles tendinopathy. This study investigated the effects of a 12-wk progressive …

Triceps surae eccentric exercise is more effective than concentric exercise for treating
Achilles tendinopathy, however the mechanisms underpinning these effects are unclear …

Mid‐substance Achilles tendinopathy is common in the active population. Eccentric
(lengthening) exercises are known to be effective in alleviating the clinical condition. To …

Exercise interventions are evident in the treatment of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy (AT).
However, there is still a lack of knowledge concerning the effect of different exercise …