ArticleInternational journal of sports physical therapy2024
Rehabilitation and Return to Sports after Achilles Tendon Repair.
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- Impact of postpartum exercise on pelvic floor disorders and diastasis recti abdominis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.British journal of sports medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Comparative analysis of different mobility aids in the early accelerated rehabilitation phase following acute achilles tendon repair surgery: a prospective cohort study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Trial
- Open surgery and minimally invasive repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture: stratified outcomes based on immobilization duration in a prospective cohort study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Trial
- Combined photobiomodulation and exosome therapy for muscle and tendon regeneration: an experimental rabbit study.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
- Differential effects of isometric and isotonic contraction on water- and hemoglobin oxygenation-related mri responses in skeletal muscle.European journal of applied physiology · 2026Article
- Parsing Through the Data on Achilles Tendon Rupture Management, Rehab and Sports Return Criteria: a Current Literature Review.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2026Review
- Tendon tension increases during gait following Achilles tendon injuries.Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon) · 2026Article
- Comparison of Dominant and Non-Dominant Muscle Function Recovery and Limb Symmetry After Achilles Tendon Repair: A Retrospective Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Outcomes Following Achilles Tendon Ruptures in the National Hockey League: A Retrospective Sports Database Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Reconstruction of Chronic Quadriceps and Achilles Tendon Ruptures Using Achilles Allografts: Clinical Findings and Review of Literature.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Effects of Speed, Orthosis, and Load on Calf Muscle Electromyography Signal During Treadmill Walking.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Rehabilitation protocols post-Achilles tendon repair vary widely, particularly regarding weight bearing (WB) and immobilization duration, impacting recovery trajectories significantly. This commentary focuses on rehabilitation strategies following acute Achilles tendon repair (ATR), emphasizing early mobilization and progressive loading. Techniques such as blood flow restriction training (BFRT) and progressive loading to restore strength and tendon mechanical properties are discussed in the context of optimizing recovery, minimizing tendon elongation and facilitating safe return to sport (RTS). This manuscript highlights current evidence and clinical insights to guide practitioners in optimizing rehabilitation protocols for athletes recovering from ATR, aiming to improve functional outcomes and support safe return to athletic activity.
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