Efficacy of customised foot orthoses in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy: study protocol for a randomised trial

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Efficacy of customised foot orthoses in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy: study protocol for a randomised trial

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Abstract Background Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that can cause marked pain and disability. Numerous non-surgical treatments have been proposed for the treatment of this condition, but many of these treatments have a poor or non-existent evidence base. The exception to this is eccentric calf muscle exercises, which have become a standard non-surgical intervention for Achilles tendinopathy. Foot orthoses have also been advocated as a treatment for Achilles tendinopathy, but the ...

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2009-10-01

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Menz Hylton B / Landorf Karl B / Munteanu Shannon E / Cook Jill L / Pizzari Tania / Scott Lisa A

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Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

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http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/2/1/27

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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system

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