BACKGROUND Color Doppler ultrasound examination frequently reveals neovascularization in chronic painful Achilles and patellar tendinopathy. Sclerosing the area with vascular ingrowth using polidocanol has shown promising clinical results in patients with Achilles tendinopathy. PURPOSE To investigate sclerosing treatment using polidocanol on a group of elite athletes with patellar tendinopath...

Two further studies on pharmacological interventions for tendinopathies were found. These studies compared the injection of tropisetron (a highly selective inhibitor of the 5HT3 receptor which may inhibit release of substance P and other neurokines) with corticosteroid injection (no patellar tendinopathy cases included) (1) and local anaesthetic (2). It is unclear if the study that compared loc...

Patellar tendinopathy is highly prevalent in all ages and skill levels of volleyball athletes. To illustrate this, we discuss the clinical, biomechanical, and ultrasound imaging presentation and the intervention strategies of three volleyball athletes at different stages of their athletic career: youth, middle-aged, and collegiate. We present our examination strategies and interpret the data co...

Tendinopathy can result from overuse and is experienced in the affected tendon as pain with activity, focal tenderness to palpation, and decreased ability to tolerate tension, which results in decreased functional strength. While tendinopathy often occurs in those who are active, it can occur in those who are inactive. Research has shown that an eccentric exercise program can be effective in th...

OBJECTIVE Fear, anxiety, depression, distress and catastrophisation are all factors known to affect pain and disability levels. To date, the association of such psychological factors has yet to be established in tendinopathy. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to determine if psychological variables are associated with tendinopathy and whether any such variables may be associated with pai...