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Vestibular Post Concussion Therapy: Using Sports-Related Activities After Passing The Impact Test, Steven O'Hara
Vestibular Post Concussion Therapy: Using Sports-Related Activities After Passing The Impact Test, Steven O'Hara
Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association
In Volume 3, Issue 1 of the JSMAHS you will find Professional research abstracts, as well as Under Graduate student research abstracts, case reports, and critically appraised topics.
Thank you for viewing this 3rd Annual OATA Special Edition.
Autologous Blood And Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections In The Treatment Of Achilles Tendinopathy: A Critically Appraised Topic, Cori Sinnott, Hayley M. White, Jennifer W. Cuchna, Bonnie L. Van Lunen
Autologous Blood And Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections In The Treatment Of Achilles Tendinopathy: A Critically Appraised Topic, Cori Sinnott, Hayley M. White, Jennifer W. Cuchna, Bonnie L. Van Lunen
Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications
Clinical Scenario: Achilles tendinopathy is a painful condition commonly affecting the general and athletic population. It presents with localized pain, stiffness, and swelling in the midportion of the Achilles tendon. The physical stress placed on the tendon results in microtrauma, which leads to subsequent inflammation and degeneration. While it is not surprising that this condition affects the physically active, nearly one-third of Achilles tendinopathy cases occur in sedentary individuals. Etiology for this condition stems from a change in loading patterns and/or overuse of the tendon, resulting in microscopic tearing and degenerative changes. There are numerous causes contributing to the …