The aim of this project is to implement and validate a possibly patentable method for measuring intratendinous pressures non-invasively. In-vivo tests will be benchmarked with the current golden standard that requires needle infiltration in the tendon. Successful validation will provide solid ground for further development of a wearable device.

By using a (minimally)-invasive method, the research partners have clear evidence that increased intratendinous pressures are important in the injury mechanism and perpetuation of tendinopathies. Having the capability to measure intratendinous pressures non-invasively would give clinicians the possibility to diagnose patients in an earlier phase of tendinopathies and to evaluate the effect of their proposed therapy (diagnostic device). Furthermore, it would help physiotherapists and patients during the rehabilitation process by monitoring intratendinous pressures and provide podiatrists or occupational therapists valuable information on preventive adjustments to avoid tendinopathies (monitoring device).