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Nitroglycerin Patches for Achilles Tendonitis - Benefits & Side Effects

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A nitroglycerin patch for Achilles tendonitis - does it work? Sports physio Maryke Louw takes a look at the latest research and weighs up the pros and cons when you take nitroglycerin side effects into account.

🌟Need more help with your injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA online via video call for an assessment of your Achilles injury and a tailored treatment plan: https://www.treatmyachilles.com

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📚Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:21 How do nitro patches work?
00:03:10 Research on humans
00:05:51 Side effects of nitroglycerin patches
00:06:44 My opinion on nitroglycerin patches
00:07:39 How we can help

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References:
Bokhari, A. R. and G. A. Murrell (2012). "The role of nitric oxide in tendon healing." Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 21(2): 238-244.

Challoumas, D., et al. (2019). "Topical glyceryl trinitrate for the treatment of tendinopathies: a systematic review." British Journal of Sports Medicine 53(4): 251-262.

Saltychev, M., et al. (2022). "Effectiveness of topical glyceryl trinitrate in treatment of tendinopathy–systematic review and meta-analysis." Disability and Rehabilitation 44(20): 5804-5810.

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