Isometric Contraction-Based Pain Modulation Versus Eccentric Strengthening in Treating Achilles Tendinopathy

NAActive, not recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

38

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 20, 2025

Primary Completion Date

June 20, 2025

Study Completion Date

February 20, 2026

Conditions
Achilles Tendinopathy
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Isometric Contraction-Based Pain Modulation Protocol for Achilles Tendinopathy

The standard recommendation for tendinopathy rehab became 30 to 45 second heavy isometric contractions repeated for 3 to 5 repetitions

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Eccentric Strengthening (Alfredson's Protocol for Achilles Tendinopathy )

The eccentric loading protocol, popularized by the research of Alfredson, consisted of 3 sets of 15 for both bent knee and straight knee heel raises with each heel lowering lasting 3-seconds

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

Punjab Social Security Health Management Hospital Manga Raiwind, Lahore

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Superior University

OTHER

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