Is heavy eccentric calf training superior to wait-and-see, sham rehabilitation, traditional physiotherapy and other exercise interventions for pain and function in mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy?

Table 1 Systematic Review Search Strategy

Number	Combiners	Terms
1	Problem of interest	Achil* OR triceps surae* OR tend* OR heel OR calcan*
2	Intervention	Exercise OR eccentric* OR isotonic* OR heavy slow resistance OR isometrics OR resistance OR strength* OR alfredson*
3		#1 AND #2
4	Outcome	VISA* OR Victorian institute of sport score*
5		#3 AND #4
	Limitations	Peer reviewed, human, clinical trials

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