Effect of BFR Rehab After Achilles Tendon Rupture

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 19

Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if blood flow restriction therapy after Achilles tendon rupture reconstruction decreases post-operative calf atrophy, improves reported outcomes, and ultimately decreases return to play time.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Achilles Rupture confirmed by MRI or Thompson Test * Adult * Receiving Percutaneous Achilles Repair System (PARS) or open repair * Proposed PT with Methodist Location Exclusion Criteria: * Obesity (BMI\>35) * Diabetes * Cardiovascular, renal, liver or pulmonary disease * Active infections * Cancer (current or treated within the past 2 years) or coagulation disorder * Physically unable to participate in the intervention * Unable to complete a minimum of 85% of the assigned rehabilitation sessions * Less than 18 years of age * Pregnant

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