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BPC-157 for Achilles Tendonitis: Comparison Table
Before implementing any recovery protocol, understanding how different approaches stack up matters for both timeline and long-term tendon health. BPC-157 + Rehab Upregulates VEGF and fibroblast activity; increases Type I collagen synthesis 4–6 weeks to pain-fr
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- Before implementing any recovery protocol, understanding how different approaches stack up matters for both timeline and long-term tendon health.
- BPC-157 + Rehab
- Upregulates VEGF and fibroblast activity; increases Type I collagen synthesis
- 4–6 weeks to pain-free function
- Animal models strong; human data limited to case series
- Low if rehab protocol maintained
- Fastest tissue-level repair with proper administration and mechanical loading
- Eccentric Loading (Alfredson Protocol)
- Mechanical stress stimulates tendon remodelling and collagen alignment
- 12–16 weeks
- Multiple RCTs; gold standard for conservative treatment
- Moderate without continued loading maintenance
- Proven effective but slow; requires strict adherence and progressive overload
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Growth factors in platelets stimulate healing response
- 8–12 weeks
- Mixed RCT results; some show benefit, others no difference vs placebo
- Moderate
- Inconsistent outcomes; success depends on preparation protocol and injection technique
- Corticosteroid Injection
- Reduces inflammation and pain signalling
- Immediate pain relief (2–4 weeks)
- Well-studied but shows no healing benefit
- High. Weakens tendon structure long-term
- Pain relief only; does not repair tissue and increases rupture risk with repeated use
- Rest + NSAIDs
- Inflammation reduction; allows passive healing
- 12–24+ weeks; often incomplete
- Widely used but no repair mechanism beyond time
- High. Underlying degeneration unresolved
- Manages symptoms but does nothing to rebuild damaged collagen