M67.8
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Participants with Achilles tendinopathy will undergo a 10-week personalized loading intervention with three times per week training. The load will be individually determined to correspond to
Sponsors
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Clinically confirmed Achilles tendinopathy with chronic symptoms for at least the last 3 months. Current VISA-A score of < 80 points.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Corticosteroid infiltration of the tendon, intake of antibiotics, leg surgery, tendon rupture, signs of partial ruptures in the past 12 months, any systemic condition (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes), any spondyloarthropathies (e.g., spondylitis ankylosis), coronary heart disease, unstable hypertension, peripheral vascular disease or any other cardiovascular disease or medication that increases blood clotting risk.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain symptoms (VISA-A score); Morphological, structural and mechanical tendon properties; Muscle strength and functional capacity | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Achilles tendon strain during dynamic loading (single-leg horizontal jump and heel raise); Neuromuscular activity during functional tasks | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAdamantios Arampatzis
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Outcome results
None listed