Authors Marc A. Paantjens Publisher Utrecht University Repository Download here: Link to Thesis Abstract We aimed to improve the clinical evaluation and decision-making process in military healthcare aimed at personnel with Achilles tendinopathy (AT), primarily focusing on mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy (mid-AT). Six studies were undertaken, with three core themes being the subject of research:…
Authors M A Paantjens, P H Helmhout, F J G Backx, M T A W Martens, E W P Bakker Publisher BMJ Military Health Publishing detail PMID: 37709504 Abstract Introduction Tendon structure in mid- portion Achilles tendinopathy (mid- AT) appears poorly associated with symptoms. Yet, degenerative tendon changes on imaging have been…
Authors A Rudavsky, J L Cook, S Docking Publisher Scand J Med Sci Sports . 2018 Sep; 28(9):2035-2041 Publishing detail PMID: 29658150 Abstract Patellar tendinopathy (tendon pain and dysfunction), or jumper's knee, is prevalent in adult jumping athletes. Pathology in the proximal patellar tendon is a key risk factor for developing patellar tendinopathy. When pathology develops in…
Authors Geburek F, Gaus M, van Schie HT, Rohn K, Stadler PM Publisher BMC Vet Res. 2016 Sep 7;12(1):191. Publishing detail PMID: 27604193 Download here: PDF Abstract Background: Regenerative and anti-inflammatory effects on tendinopathies have been attributed to blood-derived biologicals. To date the evidence for the efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment of naturally occurring…
Authors de Jonge S, Rozenberg R, Vieyra B, Stam HJ, Aanstoot HJ, Weinans H, van Schie HT, Praet SF Publisher Br J Sports Med. 2015 Jan 13 pii: bjsports-2014-093696. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2014-093696. Publishing detail PMID: 25586910 Abstract Background: Musculotendinous overuse injuries are prevalent in people with type 2 diabetes. Non-enzymatic glycosylation of collagen resulting in tendon…
Authors Stefan Wever, Jarrod Antflick & James Calder Publisher The Achilles Tendon Pathology, Treatment and Rehabilitation, 2023-pp 23–31 Publishing detail LINK Abstract Knowledge regarding the plantaris tendon and its involvement in midportion Achilles tendinopathy has evolved over the last decade. Various mechanisms have been proposed, including mechanical frictional syndrome, insertional variations with differential traction, and intrinsic tendon…