Status:
COMPLETED
Feasibility of an Early Progressive Strength Exercise Programme for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture
Lead Sponsor:
Aalborg University Hospital
Conditions:
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of an early progressive exercise program for patients with Achilles tendon rupture treated non-surgically. The outcomes will concern the patient...
Detailed Description
Regardless of choice of either surgical or non-surgical treatment, long-term muscular deficits and a decreased function after Achilles tendon rupture is found up to 10 years later. The majority of the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Acute Achilles tendon rupture treated non-surgically
- Diagnosed and treatment initiated within 3 days of injury
- Age 18-65, able and willing to participate in the intervention
- Able to speak and understand Danish
Exclusion
- Insertional Achilles tendon rupture on calcaneus or rupture in the musculo-tendinous junction of the triceps surae
- Previous Achilles tendon rupture or other conditions in either leg causing lower leg disability (pain, deficits in strength or range of movement)
- Treated with Fluoroquinolones or Corticosteroids within the last 6 months
- Diabetes
- Severe medical illness: ASA score higher than or equal to 3. (ASA: American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 11 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04121377
Start Date
October 11 2019
End Date
April 30 2020
Last Update
October 14 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, Denmark, 9000