Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most frequently ankle and foot overuse injuries, which is
a clinical syndrome characterized by the combination of pain, swelling, and impaired …

The intrinsic pathogenetic mechanisms of tendinopathies are largely unknown and whether
inflammation or degeneration has the prominent role is still a matter of debate. Assuming …

Overuse disorders of tendons, or tendinopathies, present a challenge to sports physicians,
surgeons, and other health care professionals dealing with athletes. The Achilles, patellar …

The biggest compartment of the musculoskeletal system is the tendons and ligaments. In
particular, tendons are dense tissues connecting muscle to bone that are critical for the …

Tendinopathy has become the accepted term to describe a spectrum of changes that occur
in damaged and/or diseased tendons. Over the past 2 decades, there have been new …

➤ 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 …

Managing tendinopathy in season is a challenge for all sports medicine practitioners. Many
of the strategies employed to treat tendinopathy in a rehabilitation setting are not suitable …

Achilles tendinopathy is a degenerative, not an inflammatory, condition. It is prevalent in
athletes involved in running sports. A systematic literature review on Achilles tendon …

Chronic tendinopathy refers to a broad spectrum of pathological conditions in tendons and
their insertion, with symptoms including activity‐related chronic pain. To study the …

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association presents this sixth
set of clinical practice guidelines on Achilles pain, stiffness, and muscle power deficits that …