Strength training effects on recovery after Achilles tendon rupture

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of different intensities of strength training on the functional, neuromuscular, and tendon properties of the plantar flexors in men who have suffered a unilateral Achilles tendon rupture. It aims to address the long-term deficits associated with this injury, such as reduced muscle force and increased muscle activation. Participants will engage in a structured strength training program to evaluate how varying intensities influence recovery outcomes. The study seeks to fill a gap in existing literature regarding the optimal strength training approach for this specific injury.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Men aged 18 to 64 who have ruptured their Achilles tendon unilaterally no more than 5 years ago;
* Who are not performing systematic and regular calf strength training.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-surgical treatment for Achilles tendon rupture;
* History of postsurgical complications (infection or re-rupture);
* Presence of any type of ankle injury in the last six month;
* Participation in a strength training program for plantar flexors in the last six months prior to participation in the study;
* Having heart failure; autoimmune diseases; and/or diabetes;
* Systematic use of antibiotics or steroids within the last 12 months;
* Presence of any other clinical contraindication for performing maximum strength tests.

Where it's running

• Exercise Research Laboratory (LAPEX) - School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy, and Dance
  Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Marcelo H Glänzel, MSc — Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
• Study coordinator: Jeam M Geremia, PhD
• Email: jeam.geremia@ufrgs.br
• Phone: +5505133085852

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.