Association Between Clinical and Imaging Outcomes After Therapeutic Loading Exercise in Patients Diagnosed With Achilles or Patellar Tendinopathy at Short- and Long-Term Follow-up: A Systematic Review

Conclusions: Based on the findings of the present review, the use of imaging outcomes as a complementary examination to the clinical assessment was confirmed. Overall, an improvement in clinical outcomes seems to be associated with a reduction in tendon thickness and tendon neovascularization. Clinicians should be aware that during the interpretation of the imaging outcomes, factors such as tendinopathy location, exercise modality performed, and a follow-up period should be considered.
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: General Review Source Type: research