Achilles Tendinopathy.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A – Alfredson Protocol. After basic stretching and mobility exercises, participants performed a 12-week eccentric training program, twice daily. It includes 4
Sponsors
Riphah International University, Gulberg Green Campus, Gulberg-III, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Both male and female athletes Age between 18 to 30 years Duration of playing at least 1 to 2 years Athletes with chronic Achilles tendinopathy for more than 3 months Participating in sports involving Achilles tendon loading (i.e., sports characterized by walking, running, and/or jumping)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Corticosteroid injections in the region of the Achilles tendon in the previous 12 months Any neurological disease History of fracture Players having any co-morbidities Athletes have systemic diseases that can hinder training Any surgery in the lower limb region in the past two years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Range of motion and Muscle performance. Timepoint: Baseline and after 12 weeks. Method of measurement: NPRS, Goniometry, Calf Raise Test, Hop Test, VISA-A Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactLaiba Rizwan
Riphah International University, Gulberg Green Campus, Gulberg-III, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed