How tendon loading affects healing in Achilles injuries
Tendon loading profiles that promote healing in Achilles tendinopathy
This study is looking at how different ways of using your Achilles tendon can help it heal better if you have Achilles tendinopathy, and it aims to create personalized rehab plans to speed up recovery for people dealing with this condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11238122 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different loading profiles of the Achilles tendon can influence healing in patients suffering from mid-substance Achilles tendinopathy. By continuously monitoring tendon loading during rehabilitation and daily activities, the study aims to identify patient subgroups based on their biomechanics and loading patterns. The goal is to develop personalized rehabilitation protocols that enhance recovery from both acute and chronic tendon injuries. Advanced techniques, including ultrasound stress-imaging, will be used to assess tendon status and its relationship with pain and functional outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with mid-substance Achilles tendinopathy, whether acute or chronic.
Not a fit: Patients with other types of tendon injuries or those who do not have Achilles tendinopathy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective, personalized rehabilitation strategies that significantly improve recovery and reduce long-term pain for patients with Achilles tendinopathy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using personalized rehabilitation approaches for tendon injuries, suggesting that this study's methodology could yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baxter, Josh — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Baxter, Josh
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.