Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Isometric Contraction-Based Pain Modulation Versus Eccentric Strengthening in Treating Achilles Tendinopathy
Lead Sponsor:
Superior University
Conditions:
Achilles Tendinopathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury that leads to pain and functional limitations. Traditional rehabilitation focuses on eccentric strengthening, which has been widely studied for its ben...
Detailed Description
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of isometric contraction-based pain modulation versus eccentric strengthening in treating Achilles tendinopathy. Isometric exercises involve maintaining a ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinically Diagnosed with Achilles Tendinopathy using MRI
- At least 3 months incidence period of Achilles Tendinopathy
- Must be able to attend all treatment sessions and follow-up assessments.
- Ability to walk independently without any assistive devices.
Exclusion
- Severely restricted ROM of ankle
- Patients who underwent surgery for Achilles tendinopathy
- Patients who had undergone previous surgery of lower limb extremity
- Those using ankle orthosis
- Patients with systemic diseases affecting ankle (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis)
- Individuals with neurological disorders affecting the lower limbs.
- Systemic Conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 20 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 20 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
38 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06905743
Start Date
March 20 2025
End Date
February 20 2026
Last Update
April 1 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Punjab Social Security Health Management Hospital Manga Raiwind
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan