Investigating the efficacy of some selected Physiotherapy Modalities in the Management of Achilles Tendinopathy and Associated Genetic Variance among Nigerian Footballers.
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Registration Number
- PACTR201909524416162
- Lead Sponsor
- Owoeye Itunu Opeyemi
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
1. Participants who have played football actively in the last 6 months.
2. Participants with diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy with clinical tests and/ ultrasonography.
3. Participants currently engaged in full training and match responsibilities at the time of this study.
Exclusion Criteria
1. 1. Participants who have undergone surgical repair of the Achilles tendon.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain of the Achilles Tendon;Severity of Achilles Tendinopathy;Ankle Function;Quality of Life;Genetic Variance associated with Achilles Tendinopathy;Ankle Range of Motion for Dorsiflexion and Planterflexion
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Tendon Structure;Prevalence of Achilles Tendinopathy