Effect of resistance exercise dose components for tendinopathy management: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Anastasia Vladimirovna Pavlova Joanna S C Shim Rachel Ann Moss Colin MacLean David BrandieLaura MitchellLeon Greig Eva Parkinson Lyndsay Alexander Victoria Tzortziou Brown Dylan Morrissey Kay Cooper Paul Alan Swinton

Published in: British journal of sports medicine (2023)

Resistance exercise dose is poorly reported within tendinopathy management literature. However, this large meta-analysis identified some consistent patterns indicating greater efficacy on average with therapies prescribing higher intensities (through inclusion of additional loads) and lower frequencies, potentially creating stronger stimuli and facilitating adequate recovery.

Keyphrases

systematic review
high intensity
primary care
platelet rich plasma
physical activity
rotator cuff
resistance training
meta analyses
randomized controlled trial
emergency department
case control
drug induced