Using of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Treatment Of Achilles Tendinopathy
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles questionnaire (VISA-A).
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of extracorporeal Shock wave therapy (ESWT) on functional activity and pain in patients with Achilles tendinopathy
Detailed Description
Fifty patients of both sexes with Achilles tendinopathy aged 18-40 years, were assigned randomly into two equal groups. The study group received ESWT in addition to a conservative physical therapy program for four weeks, while the control group received a conservative physical therapy program only. Pain and functional mobility were assessed before and after treatment through a visual analog scale (VAS) and Victorian Institute of sports assessment - Achilles questionnaire (VISA-A), respectively
Investigators
Nasr Awad Abdelkader Othman
Lecturer
Cairo University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients underwent physical therapy in the four weeks prior enrollment to study.
- •Patients had taken non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication during the previous week
- •Patients had received peritendinous injections of a local anesthetic or corticosteroid within last 4 weeks
- •Patients had bilateral Achilles tendinopathy
- •Patients with other conditions that could significantly contribute to posterior ankle pain (osteoarthritis, radiculopathy, systemic neurologic conditions)
- •Patients having previous injury or surgical treatments of the ankle.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles questionnaire (VISA-A).
Time Frame: 15 minutes
It consists of eight questions that covered the three domains of pain (questions 1-3), function (questions 4-6), and activity (questions 7 and 8.). Questions one to seven are scored out of 10, and question 8 carries a maximum of 30. Scores are summed to give a total out of 100.
Secondary Outcomes
- The visual analog scale (VAS).(15 minutes)