Status:
UNKNOWN
Does Resistance Training Protocol Change Micromorphology in Achilles Tendinopathy?
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Motol
Conditions:
Achilles Tendinopathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This work is designed as a prospective cohort study, in which the effects of a protocol of 12-week resistance training loading the Achilles tendon in patients with Achilles tendinopathy (AT) will be m...
Detailed Description
The research within one participant will last a total of 26 weeks from the initial to the final examination and will include control measurements at 6 and 12 weeks from the beginning of therapy. Poten...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- the patient shows symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy (pain, swelling and dysfunction in the area of Achilles tendon), which at least partially limit his quality of life during normal or sporting activities,
- the patient is in the age group of 18-60 years,
- the patient has difficulties in only one lower limb; the second, asymptomatic limb will be considered the reference,
- the patient is not aware of any mechanical damage to the tendon in symptomatic limb in the past (e.g. partial or complete rupture as a result of an injury),
- the patient has not undergone any treatment aimed at AS in the last 3 months (surgery, corticoid application, plasma therapy, shock waves, physiotherapy, etc.), objective US examination of AS shows structural changes (expansion, neovascularization, focal hypoechoic areas, etc.).
Exclusion
- patient has been diagnosed with a rheumatic disease or a disease of the central nervous system
- patient is aware of mechanical damage to the Achilles tendon as a result of an injury in the past.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06009536
Start Date
January 1 2023
End Date
May 1 2024
Last Update
August 24 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital Motol and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
Prague, Czechia