Blood flow restriction training for women with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (using a special cuff) to exercise helps women with pain and weakness on the inner side of the ankle due to a damaged tendon. It aims to improve strength and reduce pain during daily activities.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 40 and 55 years old and have gone through menopause.
- You have been diagnosed with stage 1 or early stage 2 posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (pain on the inside of the ankle).
- Your symptoms have lasted at least 3 months and your pain is at least 3 out of 10 during weight-bearing activities like walking.
- You are generally healthy with a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9.
- You have no serious health conditions like diabetes, heart problems, severe high blood pressure, or kidney failure that would make blood flow restriction unsafe.
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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