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Dhinu Jayaseelan¹, Andrew Post², Josiah Sault³

¹Program in Physical Therapy, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20006, USA.

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|January 8, 2025

Summary

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This review found significant variability in how pain processing in tendinopathy is studied. Standardizing methods is crucial for reliable clinical guidance on tendon pain.

Keywords:

pain assessment physical therapy sensitization tendon

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Area of Science:

Musculoskeletal Research
Pain Science
Clinical Methodology

Background:

Tendinopathy causes pain and functional limitations.
Potential differences in pain processing exist between upper and lower extremity tendinopathies.
Current research shows varying patterns of dysfunction in pain inhibition.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a scoping review of methods used in studies examining pain processing in tendinopathy.
To analyze and compare methodologies across upper and lower extremity tendinopathy research.
To identify inconsistencies and areas for improvement in tendon pain research.

Main Methods:

Searched five electronic databases and gray literature up to April 15, 2024.
Included studies examining pain processing in upper and lower extremity tendinopathy.
Analyzed 43 studies focusing on methodology, patient demographics, and reported outcomes.

Main Results:

Most studies used pressure pain thresholds to assess nervous system sensitization.
Significant variation exists in testing modes, instruments, and reporting of patient demographics.
Over 70% of studies reported evidence of nervous system sensitization or dysfunction in tendinopathy.

Conclusions:

Methodological inconsistencies and reporting variability are prevalent in tendinopathy pain research.
Standardization of research methods is needed to enhance clinical applicability and guidance.
Further efforts are warranted to improve the consistency and reliability of tendon pain studies.