Low-load leg training with blood flow restriction for Achilles pain
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle resistance exercises plus a blood-flow restriction wrap can reduce long-lasting Achilles tendon pain. You may be asked to train in the clinic several times a week for 12 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You have pain in one Achilles tendon only (one side), diagnosed by a clinician
- Your Achilles pain has lasted more than 3 months
- You’re between 18 and 50 years old (any gender)
- You can read and speak Spanish well enough to consent and follow instructions
- You can come to the clinic 2–3 times per week for 12 weeks
- You must be able to do all the study exercise movements
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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