Blood flow restriction rehab after Achilles tendon repair
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after Achilles tendon repair surgery. You may be a good fit if you had a PARS or open repair and plan to rehab at a Methodist Hospital.
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Who can take part
- You have an Achilles tendon rupture that was confirmed by an MRI or a Thompson test.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a PARS (percutaneous) or open surgical repair for your Achilles.
- You plan to do physical therapy at a Methodist Hospital location.
- You are not obese (BMI less than 35) and do not have diabetes, heart, kidney, liver, or lung disease, active infections, cancer, or a bleeding disorder.
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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