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

NCT06905743 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 38

Last updated 2025-04-01

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Summary

Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury that leads to pain and functional limitations. Traditional rehabilitation focuses on eccentric strengthening, which has been widely studied for its benefits in promoting tendon remodeling and improving strength. However, recent research suggests that isometric contractions may offer superior pain modulation effects, especially in the early stages of rehabilitation.

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Superior University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-20
Primary Completion
2025-06-20
Completion
2026-02-20

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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