The First affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine

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Medicine

A Treatment Protocol for Achilles Tendinopathy with Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Jinxiu Chen¹, Xiaoxiao Zhang², Yan Wang³, Zuobing Chen¹

¹The First affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, ²Hangzhou Fuchun Rehabilitation Hospital, ³Dinghai Ghuanghau Hospital

Achilles tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal condition for which loading programs are currently the standard of care. However, the treatment protocols vary. We therefore propose a protocol for Achilles tendinopathy treatment using extracorporeal shockwave therapy.