Background Tendinopathy is a common and disabling condition that can end an athlete's career. Eccentric loading has proven to be an effective treatment measure for tendinopathy. However, current ...

Correspondence to Paul D Kirwan, Discipline of Physiotherapy, School Of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; KIRWANP2{at}tcd.ie Objectives To investigate if daily treatment with glyceryl ...

Tendon pain and swelling (called tendinopathy rather than tendinitis because the pathology is degenerative rather than inflammatory) often follows intense physical activity. Rest, anti-inflammatory ...

A torn Achilles tendon can be painful. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most commonly torn tendons. Last week I discussed the definition, signs and symptoms of Achilles tendon tears. Today I’ll ...

Achilles tendonitis, alongside plantar fasciitis and runner's knee, is a painful but unfortunately common running injury. The ...

January 12, 2010 — Injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), an up-and-coming treatment for chronic Achilles tendon disorder, or tendinopathy, does not appear to reduce pain or increase activity more ...

In Elisa Arch's Orthotics and Prosthetics for Enhanced Mobility Lab, students are exploring novel approaches to help those ...

Achilles tendonitis (AT) is inflammation, pain, and swelling of the Achilles tendon. Insertional Achilles tendonitis is one type, which involves the lower part of the tendon that slots into the heel ...