Load progression criteria in exercise programmes in lower limb tendinopathy: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study is to summarise and analyse the current literature about what progression criteria are applied in loading exercise programmes in lower limb tendinopathies and their evidence and effectiveness.

Design

Systematic review.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, Scopus and PEDro were searched from inception to 24 September 2020. The inclusion criteria were randomised controlled trials that included patients with midportion Achilles, patellar or gluteal tendinopathy; assessed function, pain or performance; included at least one group where progressive physical exercise was administered as monotherapy; included at least a control group. We excluded studies that included subjects with previous tendon surgical treatment; studies with control group

SUBMITTER: Escriche-Escuder A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7678382 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature