Comparing manual therapy and ankle motion for recovery after Achilles tendon repair
The Acute Effect Comparisons of Manual Therapy Application to Ankle Soft Tissues or To Ankle Joint on Ankle Motion, Functional Status, and Passive Mechanical Properties of Muscle in Individuals Who Had Achilles Tendon Repair
This study tests whether manual therapy or ankle joint movement helps active men recover better after having surgery on their Achilles tendon.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Eyalet/Yerleşke) |
| Trial ID | NCT06112288 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of Compressive Myofascial Release and Ankle joint mobilization on individuals who have undergone Achilles tendon repair. It aims to assess improvements in ankle joint movement, functional performance, muscle-tendon elasticity, stiffness, and muscle tone parameters. Participants will be divided into two groups, one receiving manual therapy and the other undergoing ankle mobilization, to determine which method is more effective in enhancing recovery. The study focuses on physically active males aged 18-55 who have had unilateral Achilles tendon repair for at least six months.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are physically active males aged 18-55 who have undergone unilateral Achilles tendon repair at least six months prior.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of repeated Achilles tendon ruptures or other significant lower extremity injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve rehabilitation outcomes and functional performance for patients recovering from Achilles tendon repair.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with manual therapy approaches in rehabilitation, suggesting potential success for this study's methods.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • Being male between the ages of 18-55, * Having unilateral Achilles tendon repair performed for at least 6 months, * No open wound, * No history of fracture accompanying Achilles injury. Exclusion Criteria: * • Presence of a history of repeated Achilles tendon rupture, * Having a rupture or tendon injury on the contralateral side, * Having a neurological deficit, * Having a history of injury in any of the lower extremity joints for the last 1 year, * Having a history of surgery other than Achilles tendon repair in any of the lower extremities, * Having a history of corticosteroids applied to the Achilles tendon,
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Eyalet/Yerleşke
- Fırat Tan — Ankara, Eyalet/Yerleşke, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fırat Tan, MSc
- Email: fztfirattan@gmail.com
- Phone: +905462105071
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.