| Study Name | Study Design | Sample Size (n) | Loading Protocol Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredson et al. (1998)31 | Cohort | 15 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Alfredson & Lorentzon. (2003)38 | Cohort | 6 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Beyer et al. (2015)39 | RCT | 25 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| 22 | Heavy Slow Resistance Training | ||
| Brown et al. (2006)37 | RCT | 18 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Crill et al. (2014)32 | Cohort | 25 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| De Jonge et al. (2010)40 * | Cohort | 32 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| De Jonge et al. (2011)41 * | RCT | 27 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| De Jonge et al. (2015)42 * | RCT | 54 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| De Vos et al. (2007)53 * | Cohort | 58 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| De Vos et al. (2010)43 * | RCT | 27 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| De Vos et al. (2012)15 * | Cohort | 24 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Gardin et al. (2010)14 * | Cohort | 24 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Horstmann et al. (2013)33 | RCT | 19 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Knobloch et al. (2008)44 | RCT | 59 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Langberg et al. (2007)45 | Cohort | 6 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Norregaard et al. (2007)46 | RCT | 21 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Ohberg & Alfedson (2004)47 | Cohort | 30 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Ohberg et al. (2004)48 | Cohort | 25 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Peterson et al. (2007)49 | RCT | 37 | Modified Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Rompe et al. (2007)51 | RCT | 23 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Rompe et al. (2009)50 | RCT | 30 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Silbernagel et al. (2001)35 | RCT | 22 | Eccentric Overload |
| Silbernagel et al. (2007)34 | RCT | 26 | Eccentric Overload with Active Rest |
| 24 | Eccentric Overload | ||
| Silbernagel et al. (2011)8 | Cohort | 34 | Eccentric Overload |
| Tumilty et al. (2016)52 | RCT | 13 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| 19 | Modified Heavy Eccentric Calf Training | ||
| Van der Plas et al. (2012)9 * | Cohort | 46 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| Yu et al. (2013)36 | RCT | 16 | Heavy Eccentric Calf Training |
| 16 | Concentric Calf Training |
The results of this study are a follow up of an included study or present different components of data from another included study.