Tecar therapy for calf muscle strain in athletes
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment called Tecar therapy to help heal calf muscle strains in athletes. It compares this therapy with a standard exercise program to see if it improves recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 39 years old.
- You have not had a leg injury in the past 6 months.
- You have not had a torn calf muscle (triceps surae) in the last 2 years.
- You have a calf muscle strain confirmed by ultrasound.
- You have tender knots (trigger points) in your calf muscles that a doctor can feel.
- You are an athlete willing to join an exercise program.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 24.9.
- You do not have conditions like connective tissue disease, lymphedema, skin issues, nerve damage, previous fractures, or leg surgery in the past year.
Quick eligibility check
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