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1. 1. Outcome of Ultrasound Guided Sclerosis in Treatment of Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

   Author : Maimun Abdi Poljarevic; [2021]
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   Abstract : Introduction: Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy (CAT) is a common sports injury that affects a substantial portion of the population. One of the clinical treatments of CAT is ultrasound guided sclerosis (UGS), the efficacy of which is both supported and contested in a numberof previous reports. READ MORE

3. 2. Could we use rate of perceived exertion for guiding isometric load in patellar tendinopathy?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kost- och idrottsvetenskap

   Author : Andreas Härdner Lennartsson; [2020-11-09]
   Keywords : Isometric; Load management; Patellar tendinopathy; Rate of perceived exertion;

   Abstract : Abstract Patellar tendinopathy is a common and for some disabling problem resulting in an ended career or decreased physical activity, lower quality of life and health for elite- and recreational athletes. Isometric contraction has proven to be an effective way to decrease pain immediately after the intervention. READ MORE

4. 3. Follow-up of Patients Treated with Sclerosing Therapy and/or Surgery for Achilles Tendinopathy

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Adrian Hammar Clausen; [2019]
   Keywords : Achilles tendinopathy; Conservative treatment; Physiotherapy; Sclerosing injections; Self-reported foot and ankle score;

   Abstract : Introduction: Achilles tendinopathy can be a chronic disabling condition. Sclerosing injections under ultrasonographic guidance is one method to treat Achilles tendinopathy. Initially good results have later been questioned. Surgery is another treatment option that has been questioned because of varying reported success rate. READ MORE

5. 4. Evidence for adaptation in pathological tendon in response to chronic load. : Does the pathological tendon adapt in respond to chronic load? A systematic Review

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

   Author : Kenneth Färnqvist; [2016]
   Keywords : Tendinopathy; Tendinosis; Pathology; Adaptation; Exercise;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Background Tendinopathy is a common problem amongst especially athletes but also in nonathletic people. The area of pathology in the tendon and its relationship with pain is questioned. Whether the tendon pathology resolves and if this correlates with decreased pain levels and improved function is also questioned. READ MORE