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  1. 10-01-2024 | Tendinopathy | Letter

    Comment to factors associated with positive outcomes of platelet-rich plasma therapy in Achilles tendinopathy

  2. Open Access 12-12-2023 | Achilles Tendinopathy | OriginalPaper

    Recurrence rates for surgically treated insertional Achilles tendinopathy

    Insertional tendinopathy of the achilles tendon (IAT) has a reported lifetime risk of 4% to 18%, raising to up to 50% among runners [ 1 ]. Patients present with a triad of pain, swelling at the insertion of the Achilles tendon and impaired …

  3. 28-10-2023 | Spondyloarthropathy | OriginalPaper

    The association between refractory plantar fasciitis and insertional Achilles tendinopathy and peripheral spondyloarthritis: a report of human leukocyte antigen B-27 investigation and treatment outcome

    Spondyloarthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the axial skeleton, including the spine, sacroiliac, and peripheral joints (mainly the lower extremity) [ 1 ]. It involves inflammation at the sites where tendons, ligaments …

  4. 13-10-2023 | Achilles Tendinopathy | Online First

    Different clinical presentations of Achilles tendinopathy: a cross-sectional study

    Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common debilitating tendon disorder in the lower extremity. Clinical presentation of AT might differ from place to place, depending on different variables including cultural factors. This study was conducted to …

  5. 24-05-2023 | Achilles Tendinopathy | ReviewPaper

    Platelet-rich plasma in chronic Achilles tendinopathy

    Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a functional problem characterised by swelling and pain above the Achilles tendon insertion region [ 1 ]. It is common among recreational runners as well as the general population, with incidences of 9% and 5–6% …

  6. 21-09-2023 | Achilles Tendinopathy | OriginalPaper

    Silk protein sericin: a promising therapy for Achilles tendinopathy—evidence from an experimental rat model

    The Achilles tendon, which undergoes higher stresses than other tendons, is prone to ruptures in humans, leading to a condition known as Achilles tendinopathy (AT) [ 1 ]. AT primarily affects athletes due to overuse, resulting in structural damage …

  7. 08-08-2023 | Achilles Tendinopathy | ReviewPaper

    Kinesiophobia contributes to worse functional and patient-reported outcome measures in Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review

    The Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon in the human body and is primarily responsible for plantar flexion of the ankle [ 28 ]. Achilles tendon disorders can be divided into two categories: acute ruptures and chronic overuse …

  8. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Achilles Tendinopathy | OriginalPaper

    Pro-inflammatory activity of long noncoding RNA FOXD2-AS1 in Achilles tendinopathy

    Achilles tendinopathy is a prevalent clinical problem that plagues athletes and general populations. Achilles tendon healing is a complex process, and so far, there is no successful long-term solution to Achilles tendinopathy in the field of …

  9. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Achilles Tendinopathy | OriginalPaper

    Clinical effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy as an adjunct treatment to eccentric exercise for Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial

    Title {1} Clinical effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy as an adjunct treatment to eccentric exercise for Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial Trial registration {2a and 2b} ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05316961).

  10. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Achilles Tendinopathy | OriginalPaper

    “I’ve got a spring in my step” participants experience of action observation therapy and eccentric exercises, a telehealth study for mid-portion Achilles Tendinopathy: a qualitative study

    Despite the growth in research, Achilles Tendinopathy is recognised as a difficult condition to successfully rehabilitate, with chronic symptoms persisting in 60% of individuals treated conservatively [ 1 ]. The use of qualitative research in …

  11. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Shockwave Therapy | OriginalPaper

    Comparative short-term effectiveness of non-surgical treatments for insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

    The incidence of Achilles tendinopathy (AT) has risen over the past decades [ 1 ]. The overall incidence rate of Achilles tendinopathy was 2.35 per 1000 in adults between 21 and 60 years [ 2 ]. Almost 6% of the general population will suffer from …

  12. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Exercise Therapy | OriginalPaper

    Eccentric exercise is more effective than other exercises in the treatment of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy: systematic review and meta-analysis

    Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is one of the most frequent overuse injuries in the ankle. The evidence base for its conservative management AT continues to evolve, but there is still a gap in the evidence for the efficacy of any modality of treatment …

  13. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Shockwave Therapy | ReviewPaper

    Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Mid-portion and Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

    Adding extracorporeal shockwave therapy to a tendon loading program for mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy results in a clinically important improvement on the VISA-A questionnaire. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy seems to be ineffective for the …

  14. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Achilles Tendinopathy | OriginalPaper

    The Victorian Sports Assessment Institute-Achilles Tendinopathy Questionnaire (VISA-A): Chinese cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation

    Achilles tendinopathy is generally regarded as a clinical syndrome of pain, swelling, and dysfunction caused by the overuse of the ankle. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, but it is also one of the tendons …

  15. Open Access 11-07-2022 | Achilles Tendinopathy | ReviewPaper

    Gastrocnemius release is an effective management option for Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review

    Achilles tendinopathy (AT) occurs in approximately 1.85 per 1000 people and presents with functional restriction, pain and swelling at the calcaneal insertion (insertional AT) or 2–6 cm proximal to the calcaneal insertion (non-insertional AT) [ 9 …19

  16. 01-09-2019 | Achilles Tendinopathy | OriginalPaper

    Injection with autologous conditioned serum has better clinical results than eccentric training for chronic Achilles tendinopathy

    Chronic painful mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy is a relatively common condition among recreational and elite athletes, but it is also seen in non-active individuals [ 1 ]. The incidence of Achilles tendinopathy in top level runners has been …

  17. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Achilles Tendinopathy | OriginalPaper

    Evidence-Based High-Loading Tendon Exercise for 12 Weeks Leads to Increased Tendon Stiffness and Cross-Sectional Area in Achilles Tendinopathy: A Controlled Clinical Trial

    In a controlled clinical trial, high-loading intervention in Achilles tendinopathy in males induced superior adaptations in tendon stiffness, maximum tendon strain and cross-sectional area as well as similar clinical improvements when compared to …

  18. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Achilles Tendinopathy | OriginalPaper

    The effect of combined Action Observation Therapy with eccentric exercises in the treatment of mid-portion Achilles-tendinopathy: a feasibility pilot randomised controlled trial

    The Achilles tendon is recognised as the strongest tendon within the human body [ 1 ]. Despite this, Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is common; 2.35 per 1000 years in adult populations [ 2 ] and up to 50% of runners can develop AT [ 3 ]. Clinically this …

  19. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Achilles Tendinopathy | OriginalPaper

    Unilateral symptomatic Achilles tendinopathy has limited effects on bilateral lower limb ground reaction force asymmetries and muscular synergy attributes when walking at natural and fast speeds

    The Achilles tendon is the longest and most powerful tendon in the human body [ 1 ]. Tensile forces are transmitted through the tendon following contraction of the triceps surae muscles and enable ankle plantar flexion and related movements. Active …

  20. 28-06-2022 | Achilles Tendinopathy | OriginalPaper

    Regional shear wave elastography of Achilles tendinopathy in symptomatic versus contralateral Achilles tendons

    Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is characterized by localized pain, swelling, and impaired physical function during daily activities such as walking, and stiffness particularly after long periods of inactivity. The prevalence of Achilles tendinopathy

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