Diagnosis: 9 Achilles, 10 patellar, and 15 lateral epicondyllar
Outcome: 15/34 patients had complete relief of symptoms, 10/34 had marked decrease in symptoms, 5/34 had moderate decrease in symptoms, and 4/34 had no change in symptoms.
When Assessed: After 20 to 30 sessions, which should be ~7-10 weeks. Follow up for return to sporting activities was “after 3 months of practice”.
Subjects: 34 patients, 9 Achilles, 10 patellar and 15 epicondyllar. No blinding and no control group.
Protocol: Isokinetic eccentric exercise 3x per week, 1-5 sets of 10-30 reps, increasing speed and intensity over time. 20-30 sessions. Comanaged with ice, TENS, ultrasound, massage and stretching.
Other Activity: “Subjects were instructed to avoid provoking pain or discomfort in the course of activities between training sessions.”
Chad’s Comments: Reported they generally noted a significant decrease in pain by the 10th session. Did exercises just 3x per week to good effect. Found roughly the same effectiveness regardless of tendinitis type.
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Chad Reilly is a Physical Therapist, obtaining his Master’s in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. Exercise Science also from NAU. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and holds a USA Weightlifting Club Coach Certification as well as a NASM Personal Training Certificate. Chad completed his Yoga Teacher Training at Sampoorna Yoga in Goa, India.
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