M76.6
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Eight treatment sessions within a time period of four weeks with manipulation techniques (HVLA) + a fascial treatment of the upper limb.
Group 2: Home based eccentric muscle training for th
Sponsors
stillpoint-Praxis für Osteopathie und Naturheilkund
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) aged between 35 to 60 years; (2) Achilles tendon pain at least one on a visual analogue scale (VAS); (3) pain duration > 12 weeks
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) if they suffered from systemic conditions, such as diabetic, heart disease, metabolic disease; (2) severe orthopaedic disorder; (3) any kind of treatment of the Achilles tendon during the last two weeks; (4) any kind of surgery on the Achilles tendon; (5) Achilles tendon rupture in the past; (6) or pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| self-reported pain intensity, measured by the Visual analogue scale (VAS) before and after the treatment. Severity of Achilles tendinopathy, measured by the VISA-A questionnaire, before and after the treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postural stability measured by the BESS test before and after the treatment. Range of motion (ROM) of the upper ankle Joint before and after the treatment. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactKatrin Brück
stillpoint-Praxis für Osteopathie und Naturheilkund
Outcome results
None listed