Can a simple home workout beat clinic visits for achilles pain?
NCT ID NCT06374654
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to treat new Achilles tendon pain: doing exercises at home versus going to a physical therapist. About 56 adults with Achilles tendinopathy will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups for 12 weeks. Researchers will track pain, function, and mood over a year to see if home-based care works just as well.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02130, United States
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