NDLI: Intense pulsed light treatment of chronic mid-body Achilles tendinopathy: A double blind randomised placebo-controlled trial.

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Author	Hutchison, A. M. Pallister, I. Evans, R. M. Bodger, O. Topliss, C. J. Williams, P. Beard, D. J.
Description	Country affiliation: United kingdom Author Affiliation: Hutchison AM ( Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board and College of Medicine, Swansea University, Physiotherapy Department, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6NL, UK. annemarie.hutchison@wales.nhs.uk)
Abstract	We conducted a randomised controlled trial to determine whether active intense pulsed light (IPL) is an effective treatment for patients with chronic mid-body Achilles tendinopathy. A total of 47 patients were randomly assigned to three weekly therapeutic or placebo IPL treatments. The primary outcome measure was the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment - Achilles (VISA-A) score. Secondary outcomes were a visual analogue scale for pain (VAS) and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS). Outcomes were recorded at baseline, six weeks and 12 weeks following treatment. Ultrasound assessment of the thickness of the tendon and neovascularisation were also recorded before and after treatment. There was no significant difference between the groups for any of the outcome scores or ultrasound measurements by 12 weeks, showing no measurable benefit from treatment with IPL in patients with Achilles tendinopathy.
File Format	HTM / HTML
ISSN	20494394
Issue Number	4
Volume Number	95-B
e-ISSN	20494408
Journal	Bone & Joint Journal
Language	English
Publisher	British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery
Publisher Date	2013-04-01
Publisher Place	Great Britain (UK)
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	Discipline Orthopedics Discipline General Surgery Achilles Tendon Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Tendinopathy Therapy Adult Aged Chronic Disease Double-blind Method Female Humans Male Middle Aged Journal Article Randomized Controlled Trial Research Support, Non-u.s. Gov't
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Surgery Sports Science

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