A treatment algorithm for managing Achilles tendinopathy: new treatment options. Issue 4 (20th February 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alfredson, Håkan; Cook, J
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 41:Issue 4(2007)
• Page Start: 211
• Page End: 216
• Publication Date: 2007-02-20
• Subjects: CSI, corticosteroid injection -- NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2007.035543
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : Achilles tendinopathy affects athletes, recreational exercisers and even inactive people. The pathology is not inflammatory; it is a failed healing response. The source of pain in tendinopathy could be related to the neurovascular ingrowth seen in the tendon's response to injury. The treatment of Achilles tendinopathy is primarily conservative with an array of effective treatment options now available to the primary care practitioner. If conservative treatment is not successful, then surgery relieves pain in the majority of cases. Directing a patient through the algorithm presented here will maximise positive treatment outcomes.