The study found that tailored rehabilitation protocols can significantly improve tendon strain conditions, with certain exercises falling within the optimal strain range necessary for tendon adaptation and regeneration.
Patients showed highly satisfactory results, returning to normal physical activity 12 and 24 months post-treatment, with good functional recovery and improved strength.
Patients experienced a mean reduction in pain of 2.3 points on a 10-point scale, equating to a 47% reduction in average reported pain levels. Follow-up indicated a further decrease in pain levels to an average of 2.9 out of 10, a 28% improvement from post-treatment levels.
Patients with Achilles tendinopathy demonstrated significantly reduced peak loading of the Achilles tendon during rehabilitation exercises compared to healthy controls, indicating the use of compensatory strategies to manage tendon load.
High proportion of clinicians assess psychological and psychosocial factors, indicating a growing awareness of their importance in tendinopathy management.