title: [Tendinopathies of the Lower Extremities in Sport--Diagnostics and Therapy].
abstract: Tendinopathies are frequently the cause of chronic, load-dependent complaints of the lower extremity. Commonly, the large tendons of the ankle and knee joints are affected, especially the Achilles and patellar tendons. Repeated overuse in sports and/or daily activities is assumed as the aetiology. Besides the clinical examination including a comprehensive anamnesis of pain and training/loading, sonographic imaging has a high training/loading relevance for the diagnosis of tendon pathologies of the lower extremity. Training concepts are considered in first line as the treatment of choice. A combination with physical therapy interventions can be useful. In cases of a more severe pathology and long-standing complaints multimodal therapeutic options should be employed. The use of surgical treatment procedures should only be taken into account in case of failed response to conservative treatment.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cassel
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stoll
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mayer
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D035002:Lower Extremity; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods