Transcranial electrical stimulation in people with patellar tendinopathy

The objective of the present study is to analyse the effectiveness of transcranial electrical stimulation prior to an eccentric therapeutic exercise programme on parameters related to pain and functionality in individuals with patellar tendinopathy.

Acronym

tDCS+TR

Description

Patellar tendinopathy causes pain and limitations. Eccentric exercise is the treatment with the most scientific evidence to date. However, eccentric exercise protocols often require long treatment periods, which can sometimes decrease adherence to treatment. A non-invasive therapeutic modality whose effectiveness when used in combination with therapeutic exercise protocols is becoming increasingly evident is Transcranial Electrical Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS). However, to our knowledge, no previous studies have examined the effect of tDCS with eccentric exercise on variables related to functionality and pain in individuals with patellar tendinopathy.

Developers of the project

Physiotherapy

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dep.fisioterapia@uv.es

Keywords

patellar tendinopathy, tDCS, functionality, pain

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