Normative Parameters of Gastrocnemius Muscle Stiffness and Associations with Patient Characteristics and Function by Larisa R Hoffman, Shane L Koppenhaver, Cameron W MacDonald, Johnny M Herrera, Joshua Streuli, Zachary L Visco, Nicole Wildermuth, Stephanie R Albin

“… # Level of Evidence 2b Individual Cohort Study # Clinical Relevance *What is known about the subject:* Muscle stiffness has been shown to be related to individuals with pathology such as Achilles tendinopathy; however, research is sparse regarding normative values of muscle stiffness. …”
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Autologous Peripheral Blood-Derived Orthobiologics for the Management of Shoulder Disorders: A Review of Current Clinical Evidence by Ashim Gupta, Nicola Maffulli

“…Conclusions Administration of PL, ACS, PRGF, and APS is safe and can reduce pain and improve function in patients with shoulder disorders, including rotator cuff tendinopathy, subacromial impingement syndrome, glenohumeral osteoarthritis and delayed union fracture of the clavicle. …”
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Effectiveness of Scapular Stabilization Versus Non-Stabilization Stretching on Shoulder Range of Motion, a Randomized Clinical Trial by Alan J Howell, Andrew Burchett, Nicholas Heebner, Cody Walker, Alec Baunach, Asia Seidt, Tim L Uhl

“… # Study Design Randomized Clinical Trial # Methods Sixteen patients with sub-acromial pain associated with tendinopathy and associated pathologies presenting to physical therapy were randomized into two groups (stabilized or non-stabilized scapular stretching). …”
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In Vivo Magic Angle Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Cell Tracking in Equine Low-Field MRI by Carolin Horstmeier, Annette B. Ahrberg, Dagmar Berner, Janina Burk, Claudia Gittel, Aline Hillmann, Julia Offhaus, Walter Brehm

“…Six horses with induced tendinopathy in their forelimb superficial digital flexor tendons were injected locally either with superparamagnetic iron oxide-labelled multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells or serum. …”
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Effect of conservative treatment on greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Si-Qi Wang, Ning-Yi Guo, Wei Liu, Hong-jie Huang, Bing-bing Xu, Jian-quan Wang

“…Ultimately, our study can help clinicians determine the optimal conservative treatment for GTPS and may spur future research on conservative treatments for tendinopathy.…”
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Is dry needling an effective treatment for tennis elbow? A literature review by Filip Grabowski, Natalia Rulewska, Dagmara Neska, Jakub Siemko, Jakub Chodkowski, Dominika Prystacka-Szar, Justyna Stadler-Szajda, Adrianna Czyżnikiewicz, Wenancjusz Stołowski, Magdalena Bujak, Magdalena Waśniowska

“…Research indicates that tendinopathy primarily arises from new blood vessel formation and collagen fiber disruptions, while tennis elbow complicates diagnosis and treatment due to a mix of biomechanics, occupational factors, and individual variations. …”
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The Influence of Cell Source and Donor Age on the Tenogenic Potential and Chemokine Secretion of Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells by Weronika Zarychta-Wiśniewska, Anna Burdzińska, Katarzyna Zielniok, Marta Koblowska, Kamila Gala, Piotr Pędzisz, Roksana Iwanicka- Nowicka, Anna Fogtman, Aleksandra Aksamit, Agnieszka Kulesza, Aleksandra Zołocińska, Leszek Pączek

“…Cellular therapy is proposed for tendinopathy treatment. Bone marrow- (BM-MSC) and adipose tissue- (ASC) derived mesenchymal stromal cells are candidate populations for such a therapy. …”
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Using MSK Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Subscapularis Injuries by Robert C. Manske, Michael Voight, Chris Wolfe, Phil Page

“…Ultrasound has become increasingly popular in musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation as it allows for direct visualization of soft tissue abnormalities like tendinopathies or subtle rotator cuff tear patterns. In this Ultrasound Bites article, we will discuss how MSK ultrasound can be used in the evaluation of subscapularis tendon pathology with a specific focus on its utility in the physical therapy clinic.…”
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Modelling and in vivo evaluation of tendon forces and strain in dynamic rehabilitation exercises: a scoping review by Antonio I Cuesta-Vargas, Adrian Escriche-Escuder, Jose Casaña

“…Objectives Although exercise is considered the preferred approach for tendinopathies, the actual load that acts on the tendon in loading programmes is usually unknown. …”
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