Effect of BFR Rehab After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Achilles Tendon Rupture
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 19 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine if blood flow restriction therapy after Achilles tendon rupture reconstruction decreases post-operative calf atrophy, improves reported outcomes, and ultimately decreases return to play time.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Achilles Rupture confirmed by MRI or Thompson Test
* Adult
* Receiving Percutaneous Achilles Repair System (PARS) or open repair
* Proposed PT with Methodist Location
Exclusion Criteria:
* Obesity (BMI\>35)
* Diabetes
* Cardiovascular, renal, liver or pulmonary disease
* Act…
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