Dr. Karin G Silbernagel

Tendon researcher and PI of the Delaware Tendon Research Group. Professor at Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware. Tweets are my own

[Dr. Karin G Silbernagel @kgSilbernagel]

Our latest article with our Brazilian collaborator João Durigan @UDtendongroup @stephaniegcone

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"NMES may enhance Achilles and patellar tendon structure and mechanical properties, alongside alleviating pain"

One of the clinical takeaways from our #Review of NMES used to supplement lower limb tendon loading protocols.

Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/JgUQlY8SmH

#yourJOSPT

[Dr. Karin G Silbernagel @kgSilbernagel]

Great final Keynote by Josh Baxter ending our great day. ⁦@joshrbaxter⁩ ⁦@UDelawarePT⁩ ⁦@UDtendongroup⁩ ⁦@enovismedtech⁩

[Dr. Karin G Silbernagel @kgSilbernagel]

First Keynote of the day! Excellent talk by Adam Tenforde ⁦@UDtendongroup⁩ ⁦@AdamTenfordeMD⁩ ⁦@UDelawarePT⁩ ⁦@UDCHS⁩ ⁦@enovismedtech⁩

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Excited to host our first Lower Extremity Tendinopathy conference!

[Tendon Research Group @ UD @UDtendongroup]

Lower extremity conference is underway!! @UDelawarePT @UDCHS

[Tendon Research Group @ UD @UDtendongroup]

⚡️New Pub⚡️Findings suggest prolonged symptom duration in midportion Achilles tendinopathy is unlikely to ⬆️ the occurrence of symptoms associated with central sensitization https://t.co/uVDlgZ7Txf Great work @MorganNPotter @bio_stats @kgSilbernagel @HayleyPowellPT @UDelawarePT

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Hope to see you there!

[University of Delaware Physical Therapy @UDelawarePT]

Get excited to hear from these amazing speakers at The Lower Extremity Tendinopathy professional development one-day conference for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers!

Link in bio to learn more/ register for this incredible professional development opportunity.

[University of Delaware Physical Therapy @UDelawarePT]

Excited to welcome Dr. Adam Tenforde, MD, FACSM as keynote speaker at our Lower Extremity Tendinopathy PT/AT Event!

He'll dive into cutting-edge care—including how exercise + shockwave therapy improve outcomes in runners.

Register now—link in bio!

[Dr. Karin G Silbernagel @kgSilbernagel]

@carlespedret @PFisher_Physio @SportsMedConf @SMUGcourses @WLSolutionsLtd @FAMS_SE Sorry to miss it this year but family is the priority. Agree this should s an amazing conference and hope to be back next year!

[Tendon Research Group @ UD @UDtendongroup]

1st study to explore healthy Achilles tendon structure across the child to adult age span. Findings support natural tendon aging & age-related changes that may limit tendon functional capacity in older adults. https://t.co/TKrrJ1v2RD @ShawnHanlonATC @bio_stats @kgSilbernagel

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@pdkirwan Inspired by you Paul!

[University of Delaware Physical Therapy @UDelawarePT]

This study investigated how the risk for type 2 diabetes influences Achilles tendon health in individuals with and without Achilles tendinopathy (AT). Those at risk for type 2 diabetes and with an AT diagnosis had the most severe tendon pathology and worst function.

[University of Delaware Physical Therapy @UDelawarePT]

Individuals with Achilles tendinopathy with 2+ metabolic risk factors maintained lower physical activity than those with 1 or 0 risk factors. Education of low tendon load activities may be necessary to address modifiable metabolic risk factors while managing tendinopathy recovery

[University of Delaware Physical Therapy @UDelawarePT]

1 month after ACLR using bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft, graft site gap width and proportion of healthy tendon cannot be inferred from clinical presentation. Comprehensive rehab should include measures of tendon structural healing as well as clinical outcomes

[University of Delaware Physical Therapy @UDelawarePT]

This session will discuss the seemingly low clinical implementation of NMES, perceived barriers to using NMES, instructions on appropriate set-up and dosage for effective use of NMES, and the evidence and clinical applications for treating lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries

[University of Delaware Physical Therapy @UDelawarePT]

Females with Achilles tendinopathy present with worse symptoms & deficits in heel rise work compared to males. However, both have similar improvements with rehab & reach similar outcomes in function, structure & function by 6 months.

@MorganNPotter @kgSilbernagel @bio_stats

[University of Delaware Physical Therapy @UDelawarePT]

Higher Achilles tendon loads during running relate to greater plantarflexor strength, but not heel-rise endurance in adolescents. Monitoring calf strength gains in early adolescence may aid in reducing Achilles tendon loading and avoiding overuse injury in youth.

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@ShawnHanlonATC @ORSsociety @ors_tendon Oh no!

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Course Description: This unique course, first held in 2017 is the only educational platform where Podiatrists, Orthopedists, Physical Therapists and other sports medicine professionals can learn and teach together so we are all finally speaking “the same language”.

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1/2 Excited to be part of this Athlete’s Ankle Masters Course in NYC April 26-27.

If you register by February 15 you get a free pair of Hoka shoes.

https://t.co/t8UFpcsORj

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📢 Calling researchers & clinicians interested in tendinopathy!
Help shape the future of the International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium (ISTS) by completing our short survey.

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