Is heavy eccentric calf training superior to wait-and-see, sham rehabilitation, traditional physiotherapy and other exercise interventions for pain and function in mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy?

Is heavy eccentric calf training superior to wait-and-see, sham rehabilitation, traditional physiotherapy and other exercise interventions for pain and function in mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy?

Abstract Background Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is prevalent amongst athletic and non-athletic populations with pain, stiffness and impaired function typically reported. While different management options exist, loading protocols remain the best available intervention and have been shown...

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Main Authors: Myles Murphy, Mervyn Travers, William Gibson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Achilles
Tendinopathy
Heel pain
Tendinitis
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-018-0725-6

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