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A Treatment Protocol for Achilles Tendinopathy with Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Published on: August 2, 2024
[Eccentric strengthening in the treatment of tendinopathies]
1Centre de Rééducation de l'Appareil Locomoteur, Hôpital Erasme, Bruxelles. dmouraux@ulb.ac.be
Abstract:
Tendinopathies show a high prevalence within the general population and sport. Despite recent progress in understanding and treating soft tissue injuries, this pathology remains a therapeutic challenge. Rehabilitation in eccentric mode has shown promising results but the mechanisms by which eccentric contractions aid in healing are still difficult to determine. Based on a review of the literature and our own clinical experience, we recommend some rehabilitation protocols and consider the various hypotheses presented in the literature.
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