Astym® Compared Eccentric Exercise for Chronic Mid-substance Achilles Tendinopathy

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-08-31

Study Completion Date

2017-01-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to compare the changes in pain and self-perceived function between two different treatments for Achilles tendinopathy: the Astym® protocol (a form of soft tissue mobilization using instruments) and a specific exercise protocol that involves strengthening the calf and Achilles tendon. Astym® (A-stim) is not an acronym, but rather stands for "A Stimulation" of the body's healing response, describing the physiologic process which occurs with Astym treatment. Astym is the trademark name of a non-invasive treatment where instruments are applied topically to locate unhealthy soft tissue, and to transfer mild to moderate pressure to the underlying soft tissue structures. The aim of Astym treatment is to eliminate scar tissue and stimulate tissue regeneration. Both the principal investigator and co-investigator have been trained and certified in administering the Astym treatment. The specific exercise protocol will involve exercises that strengthen the Achilles and calf through eccentric exercise. Eccentric exercise is a form of exercise where the benefit comes from applying a controlled lengthening stress to the muscle and tendon.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Achilles Tendon Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Astym

A form of soft tissue mobilization using instruments

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Astym

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eccentric Exercise

Eccentric exercise is a form of exercise where the benefit comes from applying a controlled lengthening stress to the muscle and tendon.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Astym

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Interventions

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Astym

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Pain for 3 months or longer in the mid portion of only one Achilles tendon.
* Must read, speak and understand English

Exclusion Criteria

* Previous surgery to the Achilles tendon that is currently painful
* An injection into the Achilles tendon in the previous 4 weeks
* Have symptoms in both Achilles tendons concurrently
* Have taken fluoroquinolone antibiotics in the past 6 months

Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No