Achillestendinopathy Achillestendinopathie Mid portion Achillestendinopathy Mid portion Achillestendinopathie Exercise therapy Oefentherapie Eccentric exercise Excentrische oefeningen Isometric exercise Isometrische oefeningen Pain Pijn Function Functie VISA-A score Compliance Therapietrouw
Conditions
Interventions
1. tailor made, slowly progressive exercise program, guided by clincal parameters
2. standard eccentric exercise program
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 years or older; Clinical diagnosis (based on history and physical examination) of midportion Achillestendinopathy (the 2-7 cm proximal to the insertion on the calcaneus); Duration of symptoms 3 months or more
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Insertional tendinopathy of the Achilles tendon; Not able to carry out 'heavy load' eccentric exercises; clinically suspected diagnosis of acute (partial) rupture of the Achilles tendon; Surgical treatment of the affected Achilles tendon in the past; Systemic disorders that seriously can influence the treatment/prognosis (diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid artritis).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction Functional outcome (VISA-A) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain relief after exercise during the first 4 weeks Achievement of the treatment goal (defined by the patient) Compliance Patient Satisfaction | — |
Contacts
Public ContactM.A.W. Breuer
De Run 4600
Outcome results
None listed