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10 paź 2023 · Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury, with an estimated lifetime incidence of up to 24% in athletes. Both degenerative and inflammatory changes of the Achilles tendon can occur, sometimes leading to tendinopathy.
Key Points. Achilles tendinopathy is a clinical diagnosis based on localized tendon pain and swelling and pain with activities. Exercise that provides mechanical loading of the Achilles tendon is the treatment with the highest level of evidence. Treatment should focus on activity modification and progressive tendon-loading exercises.
Thorough management guidelines for Achilles tendinopathy is covered in detail in the Achilles Tendinopathy Toolkit. The key goal of tendinopathy treatment is to improve the energy storage capacity of the tendon.
The aim of this narrative review is to present the best-practice approach to clinical evaluation of Achilles tendinopathy and to outline the current evidence for rehabilitation and therapeutic treatment strategies for both insertional and midportion Achilles tendinopathy.
Purpose: To carry out a current and comprehensive systematic review of literature on physiotherapy interventions in Achilles tendinopathy (AT) giving a separate basis to each of the two major types of AT: mid-portion and insertional AT.
Wait-and-see, exercise therapy, injections, shockwave therapy, orthosis, medication and surgery are the main treatment options offered to patients with Achilles tendinopathy.7–14 Most patients receive multiple treatments over time, thereby impacting on healthcare consumption.15 Trials and conventional meta-analysis do not directly assess the ...
1 maj 2020 · In this review, we will provide an update on the evidence-based evaluation, outcome assessment, treatment, and return-to-sport planning for Achilles tendinopathy. Furthermore, we will provide the strength of evidence for these recommendations using the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy system.
