Resistance Training as Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- 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
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method VISA-A score 0,12 wks + 1yr follow-up
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Tendon thickness 0,12 wks + 1yr follow-up
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen. Bispebjerg Hospital
🇩🇰Copenhagen NV, Denmark
Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen. Bispebjerg Hospital🇩🇰Copenhagen NV, Denmark