Publications by authors named "Angel Basas"

Background: The Basas Spanish Squat with electrical stimulation (E-stim) has shown promising results as a potential key exercise in treatment of athletes with patellar tendinopathy. Gold standard exercise therapy for tendon injuries consists of tendon loading exercises, or exercises that appropriately applies high levels of mechanical strain to the tendon. The theoretical pathway in which the Basas Spanish Squat with E-stim improves tendinopathy has been speculated to be the additional strain applied through the patellar tendon during superimposition of E-stim.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study is a retrospective analysis focused on treating jumper's knee (patellar tendinopathy) in elite athletes through a specific exercise protocol.
  • It involved six high-level jumping athletes completing a 36-month strength program combining eccentric, isometric, concentric exercises, and electrostimulation, assessing pain levels using a visual analogue scale (VAS).
  • Results indicated a significant reduction in pain during tendon loading activities at various follow-up points (18, 24, and 48 months), suggesting the protocol's effectiveness for athletes suffering from chronic painful jumper's knee.
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