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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2014; 5(5): 634-644
Published online Nov 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i5.634
Published online Nov 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i5.634
Eccentric training as a new approach for rotator cuff tendinopathy: Review and perspectives
Paula R Camargo, Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil
Francisco Alburquerque-Sendín, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Salamanca, 37008 Salamanca, Spain
Tania F Salvini, Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil
Author contributions: All authors contributed to this work.
Correspondence to: Paula R Camargo, PT, PhD, Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luis, km 235, São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil. prcamargo@ufscar.br
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Received: January 24, 2014
Revised: April 29, 2014
Accepted: July 17, 2014
Published online: November 18, 2014
Processing time: 208 Days and 13.1 Hours
Revised: April 29, 2014
Accepted: July 17, 2014
Published online: November 18, 2014
Processing time: 208 Days and 13.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Eccentric training can be considered a new and ambitious treatment approach for several tendinopathies. The paper establishes the basic principles for explaining the effects on the tendon of an intense mechanical load, as the eccentric training. Further, the authors bring other possible explanations of the success of this training for tendinopathies, as the individualization of the exercise programs and the motivation of the patients who reach specific goals. Negative and side effects are also identified. Finally, the main evidence afforded by original articles is commented and future research purposes are defined.