Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Achilles Injury
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Achilles Injuries Tendon
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 57 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health · Other
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About This Trial
Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy is a brief and partial restriction of venous outflow of an extremity during low load resistance exercises. It is a safe and effective method of improving strength in healthy and active individuals, recovering from orthopedic pathologies and procedures. This prospective, randomized study will look at the implications this form of treatment has on the rehabilitat…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with Achilles Injury
* Must be at least 18 years of age and younger than 65 years of age
* Intention to receive physical therapy as standard of care
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with intention to receive standard therapy and not the study therapy
* Patients with …
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