Early movement vs. plaster cast: which heals a torn achilles better?
NCT ID NCT02308618
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at two different rehabilitation programs after surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. One group used a plaster cast and avoided weight bearing for weeks, while the other started moving and bearing weight earlier. Researchers measured muscle strength, range of motion, and tendon healing in 48 men to see which approach worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- rehabilitation program (early mobilization vs. traditional immobilization)
- What this could lead to
- If early mobilization works better, it could lead to faster recovery and better muscle strength after Achilles tendon surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 48 men, so results may not apply to everyone. Early movement might also risk re-injury in some cases.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Exercise Research Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90690-200, Brazil
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