Objective To evaluate extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in treating Achilles
tendinopathy (AT), greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), medial tibial stress syndrome …

Abstract Background Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy is prevalent within both the athletic
and non-athletic populations and loading protocols for Achilles tendinopathy are effective …

Background Recent investigation of human tissue and cells from positional tendons such as
the rotator cuff has clarified the importance of inflammation in the development and …

To compare tendon elastic and structural properties of healthy individuals with those with
Achilles or patellar tendinopathy. Sixty‐seven participants (22 Achilles tendinopathy, 17 …

Purpose Although platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection has shown controversial results for
the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy, it remains the most used biological treatment. Recent …

Objectives To assess the efficacy of exercise, orthoses and splinting on function, pain and
quality of life (QoL) for the management of mid-portion and insertional Achilles tendinopathy …

Background Chronic Achilles tendinopathy is common in the general population, and
platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is seeing increased use to treat this problem. However, studies …

Although injury surveillance in athletics is routinely conducted, discipline-specific Achilles
and patellar tendinopathy prevalence remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to …

Outcome measures evaluate various aspects of patient health, and when appropriately
utilized can provide valuable information in both clinical practice and research settings. The …

Objectives 1) To identify all outcomes measures used in trials utilizing exercise-based
interventions for mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy (AT) that assess self-reported pain and …