Are self-reported exercise adherence measures associated with pain and function outcomes among participants receiving treatment for Achilles tendinopathy? A secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial

Although adherence to frequency of exercise is commonly assessed in the literature, it was not associated with clinical outcomes in people with Achilles tendinopathy performing a 12-week rehabilitation program. However, using more weight and doing higher volume may have some relationship with improvement in clinical outcomes. This study highlights the need for researchers to improve their measurement and reporting of exercise adherence in Achilles tendinopathy.