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Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury caused by repetitive energy storage and release with excessive compression. This can lead to a sudden injury, or in the worst case, can cause a rupture of the Achilles tendon. In both cases, a lack of flexibility or a stiff Achilles tendon can increase the risk of these injuries <ref>Clain, Michael R., and Donald E. Baxter. "Achilles tendinitis." Foot and Ankle International 13.8 (1992): 482-487. Level 2A</ref> | Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury caused by repetitive energy storage and release with excessive compression. This can lead to a sudden injury, or in the worst case, can cause a rupture of the Achilles tendon. In both cases, a lack of flexibility or a stiff Achilles tendon can increase the risk of these injuries <ref>Clain, Michael R., and Donald E. Baxter. "Achilles tendinitis." Foot and Ankle International 13.8 (1992): 482-487. Level 2A</ref> | ||
The current term that is recommended to describe this cohort of patients is ‘tendinopathy’. Cook and Purdum ( | The current term that is recommended to describe this cohort of patients is ‘tendinopathy’. Cook and Purdum<ref name="Cook 2009">Cook JL, Purdam CR. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18812414 Is tendon pathology a continuum? A pathology model to explain the clinical presentation of load-induced tendinopathy]. British journal of sports medicine. 2009 Jun 1;43(6):409-16.</ref> proposed a new strategy when approaching tendon pain, and this is called the [[Tendon Pathophysiology|tendon continuum]]. The continuum model proposed a model for staging tendinopathy based on the changes and distribution of disorganisation within the tendon. The 3 stages are: reactive tendinopathy, tendon disrepair and degenerative tendinopathy. It has been suggested that the tendon can move up and down this continuum and this can be achieved through adding or removing load to the tendon especially in the early stages of a tendinopathy. | ||
Achilles tendinopathy can be described as insertional or mid portion, the difference is in the localisation. The insertional form is situated at the level of transition between the Achilles tendon and the bone, the midportion form is located at the level of the tendon body. | Achilles tendinopathy can be described as insertional or mid portion, the difference is in the localisation. The insertional form is situated at the level of transition between the Achilles tendon and the bone, the midportion form is located at the level of the tendon body. | ||
Surgical specimens show a range of degenerative changes of the affected tendon, such as in the tendon fibre structure and arrangement as well as an increase in glycosaminoglycans, which may explain the swelling of the tendon. <ref>T E O Schubert, C. W. (2005). Achilles tendinosis is associated with sprouting of substance P positive nerve fibres. Ann Rheum Dis , 1083-1086.fckLR Level 3B</ref> The precise cause of tendonitis remains unclear. Even though tendonitis of the achilles tendon is often connected to sport activities, the ailment is also often found with people who do not practice sports. The biggest cause is the excessive overburdening of the tendon. A light degeneration of the achilles tendon can be latently present, but pain only appears when the tendon is overburdened. It is also noted that the ailment is usually not preceded by a trauma<ref>John J. Wilson, T. M. (2005). Common overuse tendon problems: A review and recommendations for treatment. University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin , 1-8.fckLR Level 1A</ref><ref>MIKA PAAVOLA, M. P. (2002). Current Concepts Review Achilles Tendinopathy . THE JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY, INCORPORATED , 2062-2076. Level 1A</ref>.<br> | Surgical specimens show a range of degenerative changes of the affected tendon, such as in the tendon fibre structure and arrangement as well as an increase in glycosaminoglycans, which may explain the swelling of the tendon. <ref>T E O Schubert, C. W. (2005). Achilles tendinosis is associated with sprouting of substance P positive nerve fibres. Ann Rheum Dis , 1083-1086.fckLR Level 3B</ref> The precise cause of tendonitis remains unclear. Even though tendonitis of the achilles tendon is often connected to sport activities, the ailment is also often found with people who do not practice sports. The biggest cause is the excessive overburdening of the tendon. A light degeneration of the achilles tendon can be latently present, but pain only appears when the tendon is overburdened. It is also noted that the ailment is usually not preceded by a trauma<ref>John J. Wilson, T. M. (2005). Common overuse tendon problems: A review and recommendations for treatment. University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin , 1-8.fckLR Level 1A</ref><ref>MIKA PAAVOLA, M. P. (2002). Current Concepts Review Achilles Tendinopathy . THE JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY, INCORPORATED , 2062-2076. Level 1A</ref>.<br> | ||
== Clinically Relevant Anatomy == | == Clinically Relevant Anatomy == | ||
The achilles tendon is the biggest and strongest tendon in the h<span style="font-size: 13.28px;">uman body.[[Image:Achilles tendon.jpg|right|200px]]</span><span style="font-size: 13.28px;"> The tendon has the capacity to resist large tensile forces. It stems from a distal confluence of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle and inserts at the bottom of the calcaneus. Like other tendons, achilles has a hierarchical structure. </span><ref>Freedman, Benjamin R., Joshua A. Gordon, and Louis J. Soslowsky. "The Achilles tendon: fundamental properties and mechanisms governing healing." MLTJ Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal 4.2 (2014): 245-255. Level 2A</ref><span style="font-size: 13.28px;"> Soleus is a plantarflexor of the ankle and the gastrocnemius is a flexor of the knee. A typical tendon structure consists of thin, cylindrical cells and an extracellular matrix. The cells of the tendon, respectively tenocytes tenoblasts, are responsible for the synthesis of all of the components of the extracellular matrix. Inside the matrix we find bundles of type I collagen and elastin. This type-I collagen is responsible for the strength of the tendon. Between the collagen there is a ground substance located which is made up of proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans. </span><ref>VAN DER, Arnt, and Liselot VAN DE WALLE. "HET EXCENTRISCH TRAINEN VAN DE KUITSPIEREN." Level 1B</ref><span style="font-size: 13.28px;"> The achilles tendon is surrounded by partenon and not by the common known synovial membrane. The partenon works as an elastic sleeve around the tendon which allows the tendon to move freely between surrounding tissue. The partenon consists of a layer of cells and is responsible for blood transportation of the tendon. The layers that are formed under the partenon are in chronological order: the epitenon which is a thin membrane and the endotenon which surrounds the collagen fibers which results in bundles</span><ref>Kiewiet, Nathan J., et al. "Gastrocnemius recession for chronic noninsertional Achilles tendinopathy." Foot &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; ankle international (2013): 1071100713477620. Level 4</ref><br> | The achilles tendon is the biggest and strongest tendon in the h<span style="font-size: 13.28px;">uman body.[[Image:Achilles tendon.jpg|right|200px]]</span><span style="font-size: 13.28px;"> The tendon has the capacity to resist large tensile forces. It stems from a distal confluence of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle and inserts at the bottom of the calcaneus. Like other tendons, achilles has a hierarchical structure. </span><ref>Freedman, Benjamin R., Joshua A. Gordon, and Louis J. Soslowsky. "The Achilles tendon: fundamental properties and mechanisms governing healing." MLTJ Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal 4.2 (2014): 245-255. Level 2A</ref><span style="font-size: 13.28px;"> Soleus is a plantarflexor of the ankle and the gastrocnemius is a flexor of the knee. A typical tendon structure consists of thin, cylindrical cells and an extracellular matrix. The cells of the tendon, respectively tenocytes tenoblasts, are responsible for the synthesis of all of the components of the extracellular matrix. Inside the matrix we find bundles of type I collagen and elastin. This type-I collagen is responsible for the strength of the tendon. Between the collagen there is a ground substance located which is made up of proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans. </span><ref>VAN DER, Arnt, and Liselot VAN DE WALLE. "HET EXCENTRISCH TRAINEN VAN DE KUITSPIEREN." Level 1B</ref><span style="font-size: 13.28px;"> The achilles tendon is surrounded by partenon and not by the common known synovial membrane. The partenon works as an elastic sleeve around the tendon which allows the tendon to move freely between surrounding tissue. The partenon consists of a layer of cells and is responsible for blood transportation of the tendon. The layers that are formed under the partenon are in chronological order: the epitenon which is a thin membrane and the endotenon which surrounds the collagen fibers which results in bundles</span><ref>Kiewiet, Nathan J., et al. "Gastrocnemius recession for chronic noninsertional Achilles tendinopathy." Foot &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; ankle international (2013): 1071100713477620. Level 4</ref><br> | ||
== Epidemiology / Etiology == | == Epidemiology / Etiology == | ||
The etiology of Achilles tendonitis is still unclear. Straining the tendon during physical exercise has been seen as one of the biggest pathological stimulus. Systematic overloading of the Achilles tendon above his physiological limit can cause a micro-trauma.<br> Repetitive micro-traumas that are linked with a non-uniform tension between the M. gastrocnemius and M.soleus, cause frictional forces between the fibers and abnormal concentrations of the loading in the achilles tendon. This has consequences such as the inflammation of the tendon sheath, degeneration, or a combination of both. Without the minimum time for recovery, this can lead to a tendinopathy. <ref>Young, Jonathan S., and N. Maffuli. "Etiology and epidemiology of Achilles tendon problems." The Achilles Tendon (2007): 39-49. Level 2B</ref><br> In acute trauma, the external factors dominate , while injuries caused by overuse generally have a multifactorial origin. The acute phase of Achilles tendinopathy is caused by acute overload, blunt trauma or acute muscle fatigue, and is characterized by an inflammatory reaction and edema formation. If the treatment of the acute phase fails or if they overlooked it, it can cause a fibrin and form adhesions off the tendon.<br> Often, tendon degeneration is found in combination with peritendinous adhesions, but this does not mean that one condition causes the other one. Decreased arterial blood flow, local hypoxia, decreased metabolic activity, nutrition, and a persistent inflammatory response have been suggested as possible factors that could lead to chronic tendon overuse injuries and tendon degeneration.<br> In epidemiological studies, various alignments and biomechanical faults are claimed to play a causative role in two-thirds of the athletes with an Achilles tendon disorder.<br> The most common and perhaps the most important malalignment is the one of the ankle caused by hyperpronation of the foot. Increased foot pronation has been proposed to be associated with Achilles tendinopathy.<br> So we can say that the effects of overuse, poor circulation, lack of flexibility, gender, endocrine or metabolic factors can lead to tendinopathies. The structure of the tendon is disturbed by this repetitive strain (often eccentric nature) and collagen fibers go along together, break the crosslinks and the slide denaturation cause tissue, causing inflammation. This cumulative microtrauma is assumed not only weaken collagen cross-linking, but also the collagenous matrix and the vascular elements of influencing the tendon, which ultimately leads to tendonitis. <ref>Paavola, M., Kannus, P., Järvinen, T. A., Khan, K., Józsa, L., &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Järvinen, M. (2002). Achilles tendinopathy. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 84(11), 2062-2076. Level 2B</ref> | The etiology of Achilles tendonitis is still unclear. Straining the tendon during physical exercise has been seen as one of the biggest pathological stimulus. Systematic overloading of the Achilles tendon above his physiological limit can cause a micro-trauma.<br> Repetitive micro-traumas that are linked with a non-uniform tension between the M. gastrocnemius and M.soleus, cause frictional forces between the fibers and abnormal concentrations of the loading in the achilles tendon. This has consequences such as the inflammation of the tendon sheath, degeneration, or a combination of both. Without the minimum time for recovery, this can lead to a tendinopathy. <ref>Young, Jonathan S., and N. Maffuli. "Etiology and epidemiology of Achilles tendon problems." The Achilles Tendon (2007): 39-49. Level 2B</ref><br> In acute trauma, the external factors dominate , while injuries caused by overuse generally have a multifactorial origin. The acute phase of Achilles tendinopathy is caused by acute overload, blunt trauma or acute muscle fatigue, and is characterized by an inflammatory reaction and edema formation. If the treatment of the acute phase fails or if they overlooked it, it can cause a fibrin and form adhesions off the tendon.<br> Often, tendon degeneration is found in combination with peritendinous adhesions, but this does not mean that one condition causes the other one. Decreased arterial blood flow, local hypoxia, decreased metabolic activity, nutrition, and a persistent inflammatory response have been suggested as possible factors that could lead to chronic tendon overuse injuries and tendon degeneration.<br> In epidemiological studies, various alignments and biomechanical faults are claimed to play a causative role in two-thirds of the athletes with an Achilles tendon disorder.<br> The most common and perhaps the most important malalignment is the one of the ankle caused by hyperpronation of the foot. Increased foot pronation has been proposed to be associated with Achilles tendinopathy.<br> So we can say that the effects of overuse, poor circulation, lack of flexibility, gender, endocrine or metabolic factors can lead to tendinopathies. The structure of the tendon is disturbed by this repetitive strain (often eccentric nature) and collagen fibers go along together, break the crosslinks and the slide denaturation cause tissue, causing inflammation. This cumulative microtrauma is assumed not only weaken collagen cross-linking, but also the collagenous matrix and the vascular elements of influencing the tendon, which ultimately leads to tendonitis. <ref>Paavola, M., Kannus, P., Järvinen, T. A., Khan, K., Józsa, L., &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Järvinen, M. (2002). Achilles tendinopathy. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 84(11), 2062-2076. Level 2B</ref> | ||
== Clinical representation == | == Clinical representation == | ||
Morning pain is a hallmark symptom because the achilles tendon must tolerate full range of movement including stretch immediately after getting up in the morning. Symptoms are typically localized to the tendon and the immediate surrounding area. Swelling and pain are less common. The tendon can appear to have subtle changes in outline, becoming thicker in the A-P and M-L planes. <ref>Cook JL, Khan KM, Purdam C. Achilles tendinopathy. Manual Therapy 2002;7(3):121-130. level 1A</ref> With people who have a tendinopathy of the achilles tendon that has a sensitive zone, combined with intratendinous swelling, that moves along with the tendon and of which sensitivity increases or decreases when the tendon is put under pressure, there will be a high predictive value that in this situation there is a case of tendinosis. <ref>KL. Luscombe, P. S. (2003). Achilles tendinopathy. Trauma , 215-225.fckLR Level 5</ref> The affected side of the tendon shows a larger diameter, higher stiffness and lower strain in comparison to the non affected side. Patients with an insertion Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) have lower echogenicity, correlated with a higher severity of symptoms. <ref>Chimenti, Ruth L., et al. "Altered tendon characteristics and mechanical properties associated with insertional Achilles tendinopathy." Journal of Orthopaedic &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Sports Physical Therapy 44.9 (2014): 680-689. Level 3B</ref> | Morning pain is a hallmark symptom because the achilles tendon must tolerate full range of movement including stretch immediately after getting up in the morning. Symptoms are typically localized to the tendon and the immediate surrounding area. Swelling and pain are less common. The tendon can appear to have subtle changes in outline, becoming thicker in the A-P and M-L planes. <ref>Cook JL, Khan KM, Purdam C. Achilles tendinopathy. Manual Therapy 2002;7(3):121-130. level 1A</ref> With people who have a tendinopathy of the achilles tendon that has a sensitive zone, combined with intratendinous swelling, that moves along with the tendon and of which sensitivity increases or decreases when the tendon is put under pressure, there will be a high predictive value that in this situation there is a case of tendinosis. <ref>KL. Luscombe, P. S. (2003). Achilles tendinopathy. Trauma , 215-225.fckLR Level 5</ref> The affected side of the tendon shows a larger diameter, higher stiffness and lower strain in comparison to the non affected side. Patients with an insertion Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) have lower echogenicity, correlated with a higher severity of symptoms. <ref>Chimenti, Ruth L., et al. "Altered tendon characteristics and mechanical properties associated with insertional Achilles tendinopathy." Journal of Orthopaedic &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Sports Physical Therapy 44.9 (2014): 680-689. Level 3B</ref> | ||
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Definition and mechanism of injury[edit | edit source]
Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury caused by repetitive energy storage and release with excessive compression. This can lead to a sudden injury, or in the worst case, can cause a rupture of the Achilles tendon. In both cases, a lack of flexibility or a stiff Achilles tendon can increase the risk of these injuries [1]
The current term that is recommended to describe this cohort of patients is ‘tendinopathy’. Cook and Purdum[2] proposed a new strategy when approaching tendon pain, and this is called the tendon continuum. The continuum model proposed a model for staging tendinopathy based on the changes and distribution of disorganisation within the tendon. The 3 stages are: reactive tendinopathy, tendon disrepair and degenerative tendinopathy. It has been suggested that the tendon can move up and down this continuum and this can be achieved through adding or removing load to the tendon especially in the early stages of a tendinopathy.
Achilles tendinopathy can be described as insertional or mid portion, the difference is in the localisation. The insertional form is situated at the level of transition between the Achilles tendon and the bone, the midportion form is located at the level of the tendon body.
Surgical specimens show a range of degenerative changes of the affected tendon, such as in the tendon fibre structure and arrangement as well as an increase in glycosaminoglycans, which may explain the swelling of the tendon. [3] The precise cause of tendonitis remains unclear. Even though tendonitis of the achilles tendon is often connected to sport activities, the ailment is also often found with people who do not practice sports. The biggest cause is the excessive overburdening of the tendon. A light degeneration of the achilles tendon can be latently present, but pain only appears when the tendon is overburdened. It is also noted that the ailment is usually not preceded by a trauma[4][5].
Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The achilles tendon is the biggest and strongest tendon in the h
uman body. The tendon has the capacity to resist large tensile forces. It stems from a distal confluence of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle and inserts at the bottom of the calcaneus. Like other tendons, achilles has a hierarchical structure. [6] Soleus is a plantarflexor of the ankle and the gastrocnemius is a flexor of the knee. A typical tendon structure consists of thin, cylindrical cells and an extracellular matrix. The cells of the tendon, respectively tenocytes tenoblasts, are responsible for the synthesis of all of the components of the extracellular matrix. Inside the matrix we find bundles of type I collagen and elastin. This type-I collagen is responsible for the strength of the tendon. Between the collagen there is a ground substance located which is made up of proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans. [7] The achilles tendon is surrounded by partenon and not by the common known synovial membrane. The partenon works as an elastic sleeve around the tendon which allows the tendon to move freely between surrounding tissue. The partenon consists of a layer of cells and is responsible for blood transportation of the tendon. The layers that are formed under the partenon are in chronological order: the epitenon which is a thin membrane and the endotenon which surrounds the collagen fibers which results in bundles[8]
Epidemiology / Etiology[edit | edit source]
The etiology of Achilles tendonitis is still unclear. Straining the tendon during physical exercise has been seen as one of the biggest pathological stimulus. Systematic overloading of the Achilles tendon above his physiological limit can cause a micro-trauma.
Repetitive micro-traumas that are linked with a non-uniform tension between the M. gastrocnemius and M.soleus, cause frictional forces between the fibers and abnormal concentrations of the loading in the achilles tendon. This has consequences such as the inflammation of the tendon sheath, degeneration, or a combination of both. Without the minimum time for recovery, this can lead to a tendinopathy. [9]
In acute trauma, the external factors dominate , while injuries caused by overuse generally have a multifactorial origin. The acute phase of Achilles tendinopathy is caused by acute overload, blunt trauma or acute muscle fatigue, and is characterized by an inflammatory reaction and edema formation. If the treatment of the acute phase fails or if they overlooked it, it can cause a fibrin and form adhesions off the tendon.
Often, tendon degeneration is found in combination with peritendinous adhesions, but this does not mean that one condition causes the other one. Decreased arterial blood flow, local hypoxia, decreased metabolic activity, nutrition, and a persistent inflammatory response have been suggested as possible factors that could lead to chronic tendon overuse injuries and tendon degeneration.
In epidemiological studies, various alignments and biomechanical faults are claimed to play a causative role in two-thirds of the athletes with an Achilles tendon disorder.
The most common and perhaps the most important malalignment is the one of the ankle caused by hyperpronation of the foot. Increased foot pronation has been proposed to be associated with Achilles tendinopathy.
So we can say that the effects of overuse, poor circulation, lack of flexibility, gender, endocrine or metabolic factors can lead to tendinopathies. The structure of the tendon is disturbed by this repetitive strain (often eccentric nature) and collagen fibers go along together, break the crosslinks and the slide denaturation cause tissue, causing inflammation. This cumulative microtrauma is assumed not only weaken collagen cross-linking, but also the collagenous matrix and the vascular elements of influencing the tendon, which ultimately leads to tendonitis. [10]
Clinical representation[edit | edit source]
Morning pain is a hallmark symptom because the achilles tendon must tolerate full range of movement including stretch immediately after getting up in the morning. Symptoms are typically localized to the tendon and the immediate surrounding area. Swelling and pain are less common. The tendon can appear to have subtle changes in outline, becoming thicker in the A-P and M-L planes. [11] With people who have a tendinopathy of the achilles tendon that has a sensitive zone, combined with intratendinous swelling, that moves along with the tendon and of which sensitivity increases or decreases when the tendon is put under pressure, there will be a high predictive value that in this situation there is a case of tendinosis. [12] The affected side of the tendon shows a larger diameter, higher stiffness and lower strain in comparison to the non affected side. Patients with an insertion Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) have lower echogenicity, correlated with a higher severity of symptoms. [13]
Symptoms and differential diagnose[edit | edit source]
Heel pain is a common symptom. There are many causes, but mechanical etiology is the most common. The location of the pain can be a guide to establish the correct diagnosis. The most common diagnosis is plantar fasciitis, a condition that leads to medial plantar heel pain. Other causes of pain can include a plantar heel calcaneal fracture stress. Heel pad syndrome (deep, bruises and pain in the center of the heel). Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that causes posterior heel pain. This pain is localized to the site of insertion of the affected tendon. Posterior heel pain can also be attributed to anHaglund deformity. This is a prominence of the calcaneus that can cause bursitis between the calcaneus and the Achilles tendon (also called Sever's disease). To differentiate between the causes of pain in the heel can be achieved by a history and physical examination, with the right imaging studies (if indicated). [14] Posterior Ankle Impingement, Medial Tendinopathy, Retrocalcaneal Bursitis, Sural Nerve, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Ankle OA, DVT, Haglund Deformity, Partial Achilles Tendon Rupture. [15]
Diagnostic procedures[edit | edit source]
Outcome measures [edit | edit source]
Research [edit | edit source]
The four cornerstones of tendon histopathology are: 1: cellulaire activation and an increase in cell numbers, 2: an increase in ground substance, 3: collagen disarray and 4: neovascularization. An achilles tendinitis is primarily not seen as an inflammatory condition. However the signs of inflammation are real and irreversible. Research confirms that the inflammation is neurogenic.
The presence of neuropeptides such as ‘substance P’ and of calcitonin genes related to peptides indicate an inflammation in the tendon.
Medical Management[edit | edit source]
Corticosteroid injections[edit | edit source]
Sclerosering injections[edit | edit source]
Rehabilitation after a sclerosing injection consists in 1 - 3 days of rest; then tendon-loading activity increases gradually avoiding maximum loading. After 2 weeks tendon loading activity is allowed (jumping, fast runs, heaving strength training). This research suggests a clinical role for sclerosing therapy for those who fail to respond to eccentric exercise. [29] (level 3A)
Plateled-rich Plasma injections[edit | edit source]
Operative surgery[edit | edit source]
In 75% of subjects who underwent tenotomy experienced a positive result after 18 months. An open procedure of the achilles tendon resulted in better outcomes of tendons without a focal lesion. [31] (level 3A)
Physical management[edit | edit source]
Active rehabilitation[edit | edit source]
It was shown that strength training, that is stimulated externally and is linked to a motion expert task, not only helps reduce tendon pain but modulate excitatory and inhibitory control of muscle, and thus potentially tendon load. [32] (level 3A) A popular and effective option is the eccentric strength training. [33] (level 1A)
Eccentric exercises have been shown to have positive effects of Achilles tendonitis. [34], [35] (Level 2A, Level 1B) In the past decade, an eccentric training (ECC) has become the main non-surgical choice of treatment for achilles tendinopathy [36] (level 2A) and remains as the gold standard for rehabilitation of this condition. [37], [38] (Level 2A, 1B) But there is no convincing evidence that the most effective exercise regimen. In fact, a recent systematic review concluded that there is little clinical and mechanistic evidence that supports the use of the eccentric component and compare that well-conducted studies of different load programs are largely lacking. [39] (level 2A) New loading based exercise regimes such as insulated concentric exercise, heavy slow resistance training (HSR), and eccentric-concentric becoming ECC proposed but lack solid scientific evidence for their effectiveness in achilles tendinopathy. The results of a study suggest that HSR and ECC improve the symptoms and physical activity as well in patients with chronic mid-portion achilles tendinopathy. [40] (level 1A) A study by Roos et al concluded that eccentric exercises improve function and reduce pain and effects were apparent after 6 weeks of treatment, lasting for 1 year. [41] (Level 3B) An active exercise program mostly includes eccentric exercises. This can be explained by the fact that eccentric muscle training will lengthen the muscle fibres, which stimulates the collagen production. This form of therapy appears successful for midportion tendinosis, but has less effect with insertion tendinopathy. The sensation of pain sets the beginning burdening of the patient and the progression of the exercises. [42] (level 1A), [43] (level 1A), [44] (level 1A) Thorough management guidelines for achilles tendinopathy is covered in detail in the Achilles Tendinopathy Toolkit. A treatment with a combination of 4 weeks of laser therapy prior to 6 weeks of eccentric exercise therapy gives significantly better results than eccentric exercise therapy without laser therapy. [45] (level 1A)
Passive rehabilitation[edit | edit source]
Nevertheless patients will always have to be encouraged to execute less burdening activities, so that the burden on the tendon decreases as well. Complete immobilisation should however be avoided, since it can cause atrophy. [47] (level 1A), [48] (level 1A)
Mobilisations[edit | edit source]
Previous studies have shown that Rocker shoes are able to internal plantar flexion related they have conducted research on the Achilles tendon to people who walked with the rocker and without shoes. People who walked with the rocker shoes cause a significant reduction in plantar flexion moment in the late stance phase of walking. [56] (level 2A)
Soft tissue treatment (Astym) plus eccentric exercise appears to be a beneficial treatment program that clinicians should consider incorporating into the management of their patients with insertional AT. [57] (level 2A)
Recently, the use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy was proven. [58] (level 1A), [59] (level 2A), [60] (level 1B)
Besides that, the application of ice can cause a short decrease in pain and in swelling. Even though cryotherapy 2, 5 was not studied very thoroughly, recent research has shown that for injuries of soft tissue, applications of ice through a wet towel for ten minutes are the most effective measures. [61] (level 1A), [62] (level 2A), [63] (level 1A)
Nitroglycerin patches have a firming impact on the achilles tendon when applied. [64] (level 1A)
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*Skalec, A., et al. "Ultrasonography and low-field magnetic resonance imaging of the common calcanean tendon in a rabbit model for tendinopathy research: a descriptive study of normal anatomy." Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences19.3 (2016): 525-534.
*Yu, Hainan, et al. "The Effectiveness of Physical Agents for Lower-Limb Soft Tissue Injuries: A Systematic Review." Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 0 (2016): 1-101.
*McCormack, Joshua R., et al. "Eccentric Exercise Versus Eccentric Exercise and Soft Tissue Treatment (Astym) in the Management of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy A Randomized Controlled Trial." Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach (2016): 1941738116631498.
*Fouré, Alexandre. "New Imaging Methods for Non-invasive Assessment of Mechanical, Structural, and Biochemical Properties of Human Achilles Tendon: A Mini Review." Frontiers in Physiology 7 (2016).
*Rio, Ebonie, et al. "Tendon neuroplastic training: changing the way we think about tendon rehabilitation: a narrative review." British journal of sports medicine 50.4 (2016): 209-215. *McCormack, Joshua R., et al. "Eccentric Exercise Versus Eccentric Exercise and Soft Tissue Treatment (Astym) in the Management of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy A Randomized Controlled Trial." Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach (2016): 1941738116631498.
References
- ↑ Clain, Michael R., and Donald E. Baxter. "Achilles tendinitis." Foot and Ankle International 13.8 (1992): 482-487. Level 2A
- ↑ Cook JL, Purdam CR. Is tendon pathology a continuum? A pathology model to explain the clinical presentation of load-induced tendinopathy. British journal of sports medicine. 2009 Jun 1;43(6):409-16.
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