[Achillodynia is not just a sports injury].

Introduction: A descriptive study of patients referred to two rheumatology clinics.

Material And Methods: Over a period of eight months, all patients with Achilles tendon pain (AT) were registered. All patients were clinically investigated and an ultrasound scan (US) was performed.

Ultrasound therapy in musculoskeletal disorders: a meta-analysis.

We have reviewed 293 papers published since 1950 to assess the evidence of effect of ultrasound in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Twenty-two clinical papers describing trials comparing ultrasound treatment with sham-ultrasound treated, non-ultrasound treatment and untreated groups were found. These papers were evaluated with respect to a list of criteria which should be met in this type of trial.

The effect of low-level laser therapy on musculoskeletal pain: a meta-analysis.

A meta-analysis was undertaken of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on musculoskeletal pain. A literature search revealed 23 LLLT trials and of these 17 were controlled trials. Ten were double blind and 7 were insufficiently blinded.