Simple exercises or heel lifts: which eases Footballers' achilles pain best?

NCT ID NCT07360873

First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested two common treatments for Achilles tendon pain in 24 male football players aged 18-30. One group did special calf exercises, while the other used heel lifts in their shoes. After 12 weeks, researchers measured pain, movement, and function to see which approach worked better. The goal is to help players recover and return to sport.

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Locations

  • FAME Football Club, Model Town, Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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