Blood flow restriction training after Achilles tendon repair
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction training to standard rehab helps your Achilles tendon and calf muscle heal better after surgery. You would do exercises with a special cuff that gently limits blood flow to your leg.
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Who can take part
- You have had surgery for a complete tear of the middle part of your Achilles tendon.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can speak and understand Dutch.
- You do not have diabetes, rheumatic disease, blood clotting problems, or severe heart disease.
- Both your legs must be free of other conditions that would limit exercise.
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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