Introduction Achilles tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal condition driven in part by alterations in muscle performance. 1 Whilst eccentric loading has demonstrated clinical efficacy, and ...

Many experienced strength trainers try to overcome a plateau by trying to adapt their strength program, however this is sometimes ineffective. In just five weeks accentuated eccentric loading training ...

Introduction Plantar-flexor power below 50 Nm has been shown to be predictive of Achilles tendinopathy in army recruits [Mahieu, 2006]. It appears that muscle weakness may expose the tendon to greater ...

Powerful tendons are more injury-resistant and help your muscles generate force. Here, a physio explains their importance and shows you how to make yours stronger Tendons are fibrous strings that ...

To speed up your progress in the gym, try this tried and true technique.