Psychological factors show limited association with the severity of Achilles tendinopathy

CONCLUSION: The study suggests that psychological factors demonstrate limited association with the severity of Achilles tendinopathy. While self-efficacy for chronic pain was weakly associated, its clinical relevance remains uncertain. Future research, particularly longitudinal studies, should explore the influence of psychosocial factors on treatment adherence and response to enhance management strategies for Achilles tendon pain.PMID:38685174 | DOI:10.1016/j.ptsp.2024.04.004

Source: Physical Therapy - April 30, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Yanka Aparecida Bandeira Murakawa Ana Carla Lima Nunes Katherinne Ferro Moura Franco Jeffeson Hildo Medeiros de Queiroz M árcio Almeida Bezerra Rodrigo Ribeiro de Oliveira Source Type: research