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The Right Exercise Dosage for Tendinopathy Management

Jun 2, 2024
Exploring the right exercise dosage for managing tendinopathy, including intensity, volume, and frequency. Comparing eccentric, concentric, and isometric exercises for tendon health. Emphasizing individualized exercise prescriptions and tailored approaches for optimal results.
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Quick takeaways

  • Higher intensity exercises with external loads are more effective for tendinopathy management.
  • Varying exercise volume and reducing frequency can optimize resistance training outcomes for tendinopathy.

Deep dives

Review of Research Paper on Resistance Exercise Dosage for Tendinopathy Management

The podcast episode delves into a systematic review and meta-analysis on resistance exercise dosage for managing common tendinopathies. The study collected 110 studies involving around 4,000 participants with various tendinopathies, like rotator cuff, Achilles, tennis elbow, patellar tendon, and gluteal tendon. The review aimed to investigate the effects of exercise intensity, volume, and frequency on tendinopathy management across different tendon locations. Results highlighted the importance of higher intensity exercises with external loads, lower exercise frequencies, and varying exercise volume for optimal effectiveness.

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