Comparing two Achilles tendinopathy rehabilitation protocols

Expiry Date
: 01/10/2026
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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No difference in clinical effects after comparing Alfredson and Silbernagel’s Achilles tendinopathy rehabilitation protocols.

Keywords: Achilles tendon, tendinopathy, exercise

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to compare two well-documented Achilles loading programs.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. How the Alfredson program influenced mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy

     

  2. How the Silbernagel program influenced mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy.

Instructions for this Module

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