euromuscular and structural tendon adaptations after 6 weeks of either concentric or eccentric exercise in individuals with non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy

niversity of Birmingham0 个研究点目标入组 39 人开始时间: 2021年8月13日最近更新: 2024年3月25日

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2022 Protocol article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35906051/ (added 01/08/2022)

•Men or women aged 18 to 55 years old will be recruited for the healthy control and Achilles tendinopathy groups
•Inclusion criteria for those with Achilles tendinopathy:
•1. Non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy determined by an experienced physiotherapist based on defined clinical findings, VISA-A and NRS (Numerical Rating Scale) scores, physical examination, pain duration of at least 3 months and ultrasound evaluation
•2. VISA-A scores less than 90 will be considered as a reference to identify individuals with Achilles tendinopathy
•3. Ultrasound evaluation will include the identification of local thickening of the tendon and/or irregular tendon structure with hypoechoic areas and/or irregular fiber orientation

•1. Systemic or inflammatory conditions including rheumatic, neuromuscular disorders, and malignancy
•2. Current or history of chronic respiratory, neurological or cardiovascular diseases
•3. History of lower limb surgery
•Specific exclusion criteria for the participants with Achilles tendinopathy:
•1. Patients participating in any other treatment or rehabilitation program for Achilles tendinopathy
•2. Corticosteroid injections in the previous 12 months
•3. Insertional Achilles tendinopathy
•Specific exclusion criteria for the control group:
•1. Pain/injury in the lower limbs within the previous 6 months

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