Evaluation of the Course and Effectiveness of Conservative Therapy in Patients With Achilles Tendinopathy

This work is designed as a randomized clinical trial, in which the effects of a protocol of 12-week resistance training loading the Achilles tendon and low-energy focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in patients with Achilles tendinopathy (AT) will be monitored. We estimate that at least 40 patients will participate, randomly divided into two groups. Group A will be instructed to perform a training protocol in combination with ESWT according to selected parameters. Group B only completes the same training protocol.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:the patient shows symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy (pain, swelling and dysfunction in the area of Achilles tendon), which at least partially limit his quality of life during normal or sporting activities,the patient is in the age group of 18-60 years,the patient has difficulties in only one lower limb; the second, asymptomatic limb will be considered the reference,the patient is not aware of any mechanical damage to the tendon in symptomatic limb in the past (e.g. partial or complete rupture as a result of an injury),the patient has not undergone any treatment aimed at AS in the last 3 months (surgery, corticoid application, plasma therapy, shock waves, physiotherapy, etc.), objective US examination of AS shows structural changes (expansion, neovascularization, focal hypoechoic areas, etc.).Exclusion Criteria:patient has been diagnosed with a rheumatic disease or a disease of the central nervous systempatient has any condition which is contraindication for ESWT applicationpatient is aware of mechanical damage to the Achilles tendon as a result of an injury in the past.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05702918). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.

Evaluation of the Course and Effectiveness of Conservative Therapy in Patients With Achilles Tendinopathy

Summary

Eligibility Criteria