New exercise technique could speed up achilles recovery

This study looks at whether a type of exercise called blood flow restriction resistance training (BFR-RT) can help people regain strength and function after surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. About 75 adults who had surgery within two weeks of their injury will be split into three groups: one doing BFR-RT plus standard physical therapy, one doing a sham version, and one doing standard therapy alone. Researchers will track muscle strength, size, and patient-reported outcomes for up to a year after surgery.