The effect of an isometric plus eccentric-concentric exercise protocol compared to the usual care eccentric exercise protocol on Achilles tendon pain and structure in subjects diagnosed with Insertional Achilles tendinopathy - A pilot study

The effect of an isometric plus eccentric-concentric exercise protocol compared to the usual care eccentric exercise protocol on Achilles tendon pain and structure in subjects diagnosed with Insertional Achilles tendinopathy - A pilot study - IAT study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON45302

Enrollment

Registered

2017-04-11

Start date

2017-04-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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Conditions

achillodynia tendon overuse injury

Interventions

Group 1: - Isometric exercise + eccentric-concentric exercise To perform the isometric exercise program, patient will be instructed to standing with all body weight on the forefoot and the ankle join

Achilles

exercise

tendinopathy

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 64 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 - 55 years Pain on palpation in the distal part of the tendon (insertion) Symptoms > 3 months Sign the written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Midportion Achilles tendinopathy Achilles tendon rupture Suspicion of a systematic disease Previous injections for the same injury

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
- Pain on VAS during the calf-raise test in patients with IAT.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Tendon structure; - Pain during different tasks (eg. rest, daily activity); - Function (VISA-A); - Quality of life (SF-36); - Impact on work (QQq and single WAI); - Patient impression of improvement (6-point Likert scale)	—

Countries

The Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)