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NCT Number: NCT00952042

Resistance Training as Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy

The use of eccentric resistance training as management of Achilles tendinopathy is widespread. The investigators have recently demonstrated that heavy slow resistance training was superior in the management of patellar tendinopathy.

Hypothesis: heavy slow resistance training is more effective than eccentric resistance training in the clinical management of Achilles tendinopathy.

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Key information

Conditions

Achilles Tendinopathy Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Tendinopathy Tendon Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen. Bispebjerg Hospital

Copenhagen NV, 2400, Denmark

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Unilateral Achilles tendon pain,
  • Symptoms for at least three months,
  • Ultrasonographical tendon abnormalities, AND
  • Able to comply with both intervention arms.

Exclusion criteria

  • Bilateral symptoms,
  • Previous surgery below knee,
  • Corticosteroid injections below the knee during past year,
  • Hypercholesterol,
  • Diabetes, OR
  • Arthritis.

Treatment and study plan

Heavy slow resistance training

Other

Heel-raises. 12-6RM. each contraction performed slowly. three times weekly for 12 weeks

Eccentric resistance training

Other

Eccentric heel-raises. 3 x 15 reps performed twice daily for 12 wks.

Primary outcomes

  1. VISA-A score

    Time frame: 0,12 wks + 1yr follow-up

Secondary outcomes

  1. Tendon thickness

    Time frame: 0,12 wks + 1yr follow-up

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Copenhagen

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Heavy Slow Resistance Versus Eccentric Training in the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Aug 4, 2009
Registry last updated
Jul 21, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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