Webinar: Achilles tendinopathy and rupture: same tendon, different rehabilitation strategy

The webinar on 05.04.2024 was moderated by Karin Silbernagel ( PT, ATC, Ph.D.,USA, University of Delaware), world renowned professor, researcher and clinician in physiotherapy. Specialized in ligament and tendon research, author of more than 160 scientific articles, founder and leader of the Delaware Tendon and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Research Group, with more than 20 years of experience in sports medicine and more than 34 years of clinical experience. She consults for professional sports organizations in the USA and around the world.

Part 1 : Achilles tendinopathy: treatment and recovery options:

• the scientific basis for different types of exercise sets in patients with Achilles tendinopathy
  
• identification and understanding of key outcome domains and their assessment in patients with Achilles tendinopathy
  
• the impact of activity level, age, metabolic and psychosocial factors on injury risk, treatment and recovery
  
• development of evidence-based exercise progressions, based on objective results and scientific evidence, for patients with Achilles tendinopathy
  

Part 2 : Achilles tendon rupture: treatment and recovery expectations:

• mechanism of injury and risk factors
  
• reasons why patients/athletes with Achilles tendon rupture do not fully recover strength and function
  
• tests to assess patients with Achilles tendon rupture
  
• development of a rehabilitation program from the acute stage to return to sport 

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