The effect of an eccentric-type exercise versus a concentric-type exercise in the management of chronic Achilles tendonitis

The main purpose of this study was to determine which method of tendon rehabilitation - the "eccentric ankle drop" exercise or the universal gym "concentric plantarflexion/dorsiflexion" exercise - produced a more effective result in terms of recovery in the treatment of chronic A...

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Main Author: Niesen-Vertommen, Sherri
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/28144