There is a lack of non-invasive cost-effective methods to quantify the effect of tendon injuries on their structural and mechanical properties. This study will evaluate the feasibility of using our novel ultrasound elastography technique to evaluate changes of tendon structural and mechanical properties due to tendinopathy. This technique can potentially play an important role in optimizing a therapeutic exercise program and/or other treatments for tendinopathy to achieve faster return of function, preventing long-term deficits and re-injury, and minimizing the burden and cost to the health care system
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