M76.6
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Once a day: device-supported self massage (for 4 weeks)
Group 2: No treatment (for 4 weeks)
Sponsors
Goethe Universität Frankfurt am MainInstitut für SportwissenschaftenAbteilung Sportmedizin
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Voluntary participation and consent - chronic Achillodynia (= 3 months) without (partial) rupture of the tendon
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - acute or not completely healed injuries of the lower extremity (especially ruptures or partial ruptures of the Achilles tendon) - local inflammations - serious diseases (cardiovascular/pulmonary/renal dysfunction, neurological/psychological diseases) that affect the quality of life and/or physical performance - intake of perception-altering substances and/or painkillers - Pregnancy/nursing period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| VISA-A (score) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pressure pain threshold (Algometer) tissue stiffness (MyotonPro) Online questionnaire (once a day) Pain at rest (1-10) Pain during walking (1-10) Pain during sports activity (1-10) Sports activities adverse events | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactSarah Tenberg
Goethe Universität FrankfurtInstitut für SportwissenschaftenAbteilung Sportmedizin und Leistungsphysiologie
Outcome results
None listed