Blood flow restriction therapy for an Achilles injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether “blood flow restriction” during exercise can improve healing for people with an Achilles injury. You may be asked to also do standard physical therapy, but the study focuses on the added blood-flow-restriction approach.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosed Achilles injury
- You’re between 18 and 64 years old
- You plan to receive physical therapy as the usual care
- You do not have circulation problems in your leg or poor blood flow
- You do not have very high blood pressure that is unsafe for this type of treatment
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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