Abstract
Background: A recent study estimated the incidence of Achilles tendinopathy in the 21–60 year age group as 235/100,000. The combination of eccentric exercise and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) may be beneficial in treating Achilles tendinopathy. In recent years the most common regime of eccentric exercise for Achilles tendinopathy advocates twice daily sessions, every day for 12 weeks; something patients find laborious and issues of compliance arise. Controversy exists over LLLT parameters and dose, especially irradiance and the 100 mW/cm2 limit set for Achilles tendons. The optimum dose for either modality, singularly or in combination has yet to be defined.
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