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A Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Testing System for an In Vivo Model of Overuse-induced Tendinopathy
Published on: March 1, 2024
Common tendinopathies in the upper and lower extremities
Alexander Scott1, Maureen C Ashe
1University of British Columbia Department of Family Practice, David Strangway Building 3rd Floor, 5950 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada. ascott@interchange.ubc.ca
Abstract:
Overuse tendon injuries (tendinopathies) present a challenge to sports medicine patients and clinicians. Despite the high prevalence of tendinopathy in recreational and competitive athletes, treatment is often hampered by contradictory definitions and descriptions of the underlying pathology, with a limited repertoire of evidence-based treatments. This review provides the clinician with a basic overview of tendon structure and pathophysiology, and highlights the most common tendinopathies affecting the upper and lower extremities, including an update on recent advances in conservative management.
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