Get moving sooner after achilles surgery? study tests early rehab
NCT ID NCT02308618
First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looked at two different rehabilitation programs after surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. 48 men participated, comparing early movement with the traditional cast immobilization. The goal was to see if starting movement sooner could reduce muscle weakness and improve tendon healing.
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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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