Effectiveness of an osteopathic Treatment in Patients suffers from Achilles Tendinopathy. A randomized controlled trial

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• Conditions: M76.6; Achilles tendinitis

• Registration Number: DRKS00014975
• Lead Sponsor: stillpoint-Praxis für Osteopathie und Naturheilkund

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2015-11-28
• Study Start: 2018-09-04
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

(1) aged between 35 to 60 years; (2) Achilles tendon pain at least one on a visual analogue scale (VAS); (3) pain duration > 12 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

(1) if they suffered from systemic conditions, such as diabetic, heart disease, metabolic disease; (2) severe orthopaedic disorder; (3) any kind of treatment of the Achilles tendon during the last two weeks; (4) any kind of surgery on the Achilles tendon; (5) Achilles tendon rupture in the past; (6) or pregnancy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
self-reported pain intensity, measured by the Visual analogue scale (VAS) before and after the treatment. <br>Severity of Achilles tendinopathy, measured by the VISA-A questionnaire, before and after the treatment.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Postural stability measured by the BESS test before and after the treatment. <br>Range of motion (ROM) of the upper ankle Joint before and after the treatment.