Online support for Achilles tendon loading exercises
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether extra support from a clinician during a progressive exercise program helps people with Achilles tendon pain improve faster. You'll do exercises that gradually increase the load on your tendon, with guidance from a physical therapist via video visits.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have pain in the Achilles tendon, either where it attaches to the heel or in the middle of the tendon.
- Your tendon pain is at least a 3 out of 10 when doing an exercise that loads the tendon.
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 45 or less.
- You have not had physical therapy for Achilles pain in the last 3 months, and have not had certain injections or procedures in the last 3 to 6 months.
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to a group, have video visits, and complete online questionnaires.
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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