Ankle / foot
Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise
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…
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Epicondylitis, Tendon dysfunction and injury
Clinical practice guidelines
Do joint mobilizations assist in the recovery of lateral elbow tendinopathy? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Hand Ther. 2019 Apr – Jun;32(2):262-276.e1. Lucado AM, Dale RB, Vincent J, Day JM. Background: No consensus exists as to which are the most effective methods to treat the symptoms associated with lateral elbow…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Clinical practice guidelines
Achilles pain, stiffness, and muscle power deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision 2018: Using the evidence to guide physical therapist practice.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 May;48(5):425-26. Martin RL, Chimenti R, Cuddeford T, et al. Background: Midportion Achilles tendinopathy is a relatively common, overuse, lower extremity soft tissue injury for individuals who are active and…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Splinting / supports / taping
An ankle-foot orthosis with a lateral extension reduces forefoot abduction in subjects with stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Jan;46(1):26-33. Neville C, Bucklin M, Ordway N, Lemley F. Background: Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a common musculoskeletal problem that includes tendon degeneration and collapse of the medial arch…
Read MoreHip / pelvic girdle
Tendon dysfunction and injury
Evaluations, Exercise
Gluteal tendinopathy: Integrating pathomechanics and clinical features in its management.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Nov;45(11):910-22. Grimaldi A, Fearon A. Background: Gluteal tendinopathy is now believed to be the primary local source of lateral hip pain, or greater trochanteric pain syndrome, previously referred to…
Read MoreAnkle / foot
Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise, Splinting / supports / taping
Early functional rehabilitation or cast immobilisation for the postoperative management of acute Achilles tendon rupture? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Br J Sports Med. 2015 Oct;49(20):1329-35. McCormack R, Bovard J. Objective: To determine which postoperative rehabilitation regime is superior following surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture. The primary outcomes were patient safety and satisfaction.…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise
Heavy slow resistance versus eccentric training as treatment for Achilles tendinopathy.
Am J Sports Med. 2015 Jul;43(7):1704-11. Beyer R, Kongsgaard M, Hougs Kjær B, Øhlenschlæger T, Kjær M, Magnusson SP. Background: Previous studies have shown that eccentric training has a positive effect on Achilles tendinopathy, but…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise
Rehabilitation regimen after surgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: A systematic review with meta-analysis.
Am J Sports Med. 2015 Apr;43(4):1008-16. Huang J, Wang C, Ma X, Wang X, Zhang C, Chen L. Background: The choice of rehabilitation management after the surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon (AT) ruptures remains…
Read MoreWrist / hand
Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise, Occupational therapy
The impact of flexor tendon rehabilitation restrictions on individuals’ independence with daily activities: implications for hand therapists.
J Hand Ther. 2013 Jan-Mar;26(1):22-8; quiz 29. Kaskutas V, Powell R. Purpose: This study identified activity limitations which individuals with flexor tendon lacerations experience post-repair and explored methods they used to support participation in life…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise
Effect of eccentric strengthening on pain, muscle strength, endurance, and functional fitness factors in male patients with Achilles tendinopathy.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Jan;92(1):68-76. Yu J, Park D, Lee G. Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of eccentric strengthening on pain, muscle strength, endurance, and functional fitness…
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