scholarly journals Is manual therapy an effective treatment approach for patients with chronic patellar tendinopathy?

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-82
Author(s):  
DIMITRIOS STASINOPOULOS ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam B. Rosen ◽  
Elizabeth Wellsandt ◽  
Mike Nicola ◽  
Matthew A. Tao

ABSTRACT Patellar tendinopathy is a common, yet misunderstood pathoetiology afflicting a variety of patient populations. This lack of unified understanding affects the capability of clinicians to provide effective treatment interventions. Patients with tendinopathy often report long-term and low to moderate levels of pain, diminished flexibility, and strength, as well as decreased physical function. Load-management strategies combined with exercise regimens focused on progressive tendon loading are the most effective treatment option for patients with patellar tendinopathy. This review will provide an evidence-based approach to patellar tendinopathy, including its pathoetiology, evaluation, and treatment strategies.


2017 ◽  
Vol 99 ◽  
pp. 477-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moon-Soo Han ◽  
Woo-Youl Jang ◽  
Kyung-Sub Moon ◽  
Sa-Hoe Lim ◽  
In-Young Kim ◽  
...  

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 (15) ◽  
pp. 2078-2092
Author(s):  
Andrew Wiesner ◽  
Graham Juby ◽  
Adam Zacheis ◽  
Renee Morquecho ◽  
Tom Mulvihill

2016 ◽  
Vol 361 ◽  
pp. 168-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey M. Bove ◽  
Michele Y. Harris ◽  
Huaqing Zhao ◽  
Mary F. Barbe

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Drew D. Lewis

Abstract The osteopathic profession has long emphasized the importance of improving homeostasis and overall health through the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). The respiratory-circulatory model seeks to achieve these goals by resolving somatic dysfunctions (SD) that may restrict venous and lymphatic return. One of the most significant somatic dysfunctions to address in this model is the thoracic inlet. Despite the emphasis on this somatic dysfunction, classic treatment approaches of the thoracic inlet remain some of the most challenging corrections. In this article, an approach to somatic dysfunction of the thoracic inlet (SDTI) with a new application of Still technique principles is presented. This technique offers a safe, efficient, and effective treatment approach for patients who may present with substantial comorbidities. Considerations for difficult to correct SDTI are discussed. In addition, a more global approach is presented—with an awareness of the dynamic structural relationships and functionality of the region—to treat SDTI with enhanced success.


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