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Comparison of two physiotherapy techniques for pain relief and functional improvement in patients with Achilles tendon problems

Comparison of deep friction massage and post isometric relaxation technique in combination with long wave diathermy for the management of Achilles tendinopathy - DFM at

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101292
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-01-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M708- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A Experimental group Long Wave Diathermy followed by Deep Friction Massage applied to Achilles Tendon: Long Wave Diathermy Duration: 15-20 minutes Frequency: 6 sessions/week for 4

Sponsors

Himani Aggarwal
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients willing to take participation in the study Patients should only be diagnosed with achilles tendinopathy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with cognitive impairment and not able to follow commands Age below 18 years Post surgical and post traumatic cases of knee and foot Patients taking other interventions like yoga

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)Timepoint: Baseline pre and post intervention assessment—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional status assessed using Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment- Achilles (VISA-A) QuestionnaireTimepoint: Baseline pre and post intervention assessment;Goniometer for Range of Motion AssessmentTimepoint: Baseline pre & post intervention assessment—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shubham Jha PT

Prakash institute of physiotherapy rehabilitation and allied medical sciences

s.puja47@gmail.com9873252361

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026