Does extracorporeal shockwave therapy combined with eccentric loading and stretching exercises provide long-term relief for non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy?

Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that affects athletes and individuals who engage in activities that require repetitive stress on the Achilles tendon. It is a debilitating condition that can significantly impair mobility and quality of life. Several treatment options are available, including conservative management, physical therapy, and surgery. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is an innovative and non-invasive treatment option that has been shown to … Continue reading Does extracorporeal shockwave therapy combined with eccentric loading and stretching exercises provide long-term relief for non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy?

What are movement system impairment syndromes? A detailed explanation.

For more than 15 years, researchers have focused on classifying patients with low back and neck pain (Ford JJ, Hahne AJ. 2013; Foster NE, et al. 2011; McKenzie R. 1981; O’Sullivan P. 2005; Van Dillen L, et al. 2003; Weiner B. 2008b; Delitto A, et al. 1995; Fritz J, et al. 2007; Kamper SJ, et al. 2010). However, as physical therapists, we do not have … Continue reading What are movement system impairment syndromes? A detailed explanation.