Exercise progression to incrementally load the Achilles tendon.

Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2021 Jan;53(1):124-130. Baxter JR, Corrigan P, Hullfish TJ, O’Rourke P, Silbernagel KG.

Purpose: The purpose of our study was to evaluate Achilles tendon loading profiles of various exercises and develop guidelines to incrementally increase the rate and magnitude of Achilles tendon loading during rehabilitation.

Conclusion: By establishing progressions for Achilles tendon loading, rehabilitative care can be tailored to address the specific needs of each patient. Our comprehensive data set also provides clinicians and researchers guidelines on how to alter magnitude, duration, and rate of loading to design new exercises and exercise progressions based on the clinical need.

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