Do structural changes (eg, collagen/matrix) explain the response to therapeutic exercises in tendinopathy: a systematic review.

T Drew, Benjamin; O Smith, Toby; Littlewood, Chris; Sturrock, Ben

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2012-091285

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Do structural changes (eg, collagen/matrix) explain the response to therapeutic exercises in tendinopathy: a systematic review.

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Authors:

Benjamin T Drew

Toby O Smith

Chris Littlewood

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Previous reviews have highlighted the benefit of loaded therapeutic exercise in the treatment of tendinopathy. Changes in observable structural outcomes have been suggested as a possible explanation for this response to therapeutic exercise. However, the mechanism for the efficacy of the...

Subject

Eccentric exercise

Exercise rehabilitation

Tendons

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