A randomised trial of heavy-load eccentric calf muscle training versus ultrasound therapy for chronic Achilles tendon pain

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN53471771

Enrollment

Registered

2004-09-30

Start date

2002-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Achilles tendon Musculoskeletal Diseases Other disorders of synovium and tendon

Interventions

1. Heavy-load eccentric calf muscle training 2. Ultrasound therapy

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 60 patients, 30 controls

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in visual analogue pain scores (VAS) between pre-treatment and 12 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Change in FILLA and EuroQol scores and clinical parameters, between pre-treatment and 12 weeks and 52 weeks.	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026