Eccentric loading and low-energy shock-wave therapy in the management of Achillis tendinopathy:
The American Journal of Sports Medicine 35:374-383
Rompe JD et al from Germany performed a randomised control trail in 75 patients to compare the effectiveness of treatment in the chronic non-insertional achillis tendinopathy with eccentric loading, repetitive low-energy shock-wave therapy and wait-and-see. At 4-month follow-up, they concluded, the eccentric loading and low-energy shock-wave therapy showed comparable results, while the wait-and-see strategy was ineffective.
