Efficacy of heel lifts versus calf muscle eccentric exercise for mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy (the HEALTHY trial): study protocol for a randomised trial

Efficacy of heel lifts versus calf muscle eccentric exercise for mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy (the HEALTHY trial): study protocol for a randomised trial

Abstract Background Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal condition characterised by degeneration of the Achilles tendon, which causes pain and disability. Multiple non-surgical treatments have been advocated for this condition including calf muscle eccentric exercise and in-...

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Main Authors: Chantel L. Rabusin, Hylton B. Menz, Jodie A. McClelland, Angela M. Evans, Karl B. Landorf, Peter Malliaras, Sean I. Docking, Shannon E. Munteanu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-03-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Subjects:
Tendinopathy
Achilles tendon
Heel lift
Orthotic devices
Exercise therapy
Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-019-0325-2

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