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Resistance Training as Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Achilles Tendinopathy
Interventions
Other: Eccentric resistance training
Other: Heavy slow resistance training
Registration Number
NCT00952042
Lead Sponsor
University of Copenhagen
Brief Summary

The use of eccentric resistance training as management of Achilles tendinopathy is widespread. The investigators have recently demonstrated that heavy slow resistance training was superior in the management of patellar tendinopathy.

Hypothesis: heavy slow resistance training is more effective than eccentric resistance training in the clinical management of Achilles tendinopathy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
47
Inclusion Criteria
  • Unilateral Achilles tendon pain,
  • Symptoms for at least three months,
  • Ultrasonographical tendon abnormalities, AND
  • Able to comply with both intervention arms.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Bilateral symptoms,
  • Previous surgery below knee,
  • Corticosteroid injections below the knee during past year,
  • Hypercholesterol,
  • Diabetes, OR
  • Arthritis.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Eccentric resistance trainingEccentric resistance training12 wks of eccentric resistance training. 3 x 15 Eccentric heel-raises performed twice daily.
Heavy slow resistance trainingHeavy slow resistance training12 wks of heavy slow resistance training. training three times per week. each session: 3 heel-raise exercises. 12-6RM. Slow contractions.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
VISA-A score0,12 wks + 1yr follow-up
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Tendon thickness0,12 wks + 1yr follow-up

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen. Bispebjerg Hospital

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Copenhagen NV, Denmark

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