Alfredson versus Silbernagel exercise therapy in chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Alfredson versus Silbernagel exercise therapy in chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Midportion Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common overuse injury, usually requiring several months of rehabilitation. Exercise therapy of the ankle plantar flexors (i.e. tendon loading) is considered crucial during conservative rehabilitation. Alfredson’s isolated eccentric and S...

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Main Authors: Bas Habets, Robert E. H. van Cingel, Frank J. G. Backx, Bionka M. A. Huisstede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Achilles tendinopathy
Achilles tendon
Exercise therapy
Eccentric
Concentric
Physical therapy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1656-4

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