Comparative study of treatment interventions for patellar tendinopathy: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patellar tendinopathy is a degenerative disease of the patellar tendon, which affects athletes from a variety of sports, and is especially predominant in sports involving high-impact jumping. The aim of this study is to determine the additional effect of two interventions combined with eccentric exercise and compare which one is the most effective at short-term and long-term follow-up for patients with patellar tendinopathy.

Methods and analysis

This study is a randomised controlled trial with blinded participants. Measurements will be carried out by a specially trained blinded assessor. A sample of 57 patients with a medical diagnosis of patellar tendinopathy will participate in this study and will be divided into three treatment groups. Eligible participants w

SUBMITTER: Lopez-Royo MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7045155 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature