Progressive tendon-loading eccentric exercise therapy in athletes with patellar tendinopathy improves postural control, quadriceps strength and pain: a randomized clinical trial

Thouraya Fendri; Bruno Beaune; Haithem Rebai; Fatma Chaari; Mohammed Achraf Harrabi; Abderrahmane Rahmani; Sébastien Boyas; Sonia Sahli

doi:10.1016/j.jisako.2026.101105

March 1, 2026Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports MedicineOpen Access

Progressive tendon-loading eccentric exercise therapy in athletes with patellar tendinopathy improves postural control, quadriceps strength and pain: a randomized clinical trial

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This study investigates the effects of eccentric exercise therapy on postural control and strength in athletes with patellar tendinopathy.
Randomized controlled trial with 40 athletes suffering from patellar tendinopathy.
Participants divided into an eccentric exercise group and a control group for 12 weeks.
Static and dynamic postural control assessed using a stabilometric platform and Y-Balance Test.
Isometric quadriceps strength and pain were measured using a dynamometer and VISA-P questionnaire.
Eccentric exercise group showed a significant decrease in center of pressure velocity (CoPv) post-intervention compared to baseline.
Y-Balance Test scores significantly improved in the eccentric exercise group post-intervention.
Quadriceps strength increased significantly in the eccentric exercise group post-intervention.
Pain levels decreased significantly in the eccentric exercise group post-intervention.

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Randomized clinical trial shows eccentric exercise enhances strength and postural control in athletes with patellar tendinopathy, indicating effective rehabilitation strategies.

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