Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Aug 2010
Review Meta AnalysisEvidence on the effectiveness of topical nitroglycerin in the treatment of tendinopathies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To evaluate evidence on the effectiveness of topical nitroglycerin (NTG) in treating tendinopathies. ⋯ In chronic tendinopathies, there is strong evidence for NTG in relieving pain during activities of daily living, and increasing tendon strength. Further studies are needed to explore the role of this promising intervention in all phases of tendinopathies.