Can early walking speed up recovery after ankle tendon surgery?
NCT ID NCT06593912
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether starting gentle exercises with a special brace 3 weeks after peroneal tendon surgery leads to less pain and better function than the standard 6 weeks in a cast. Fifty adults in Sweden who have surgery for a torn peroneal tendon will be randomly assigned to one of the two recovery plans. Researchers will measure pain, calf strength, and ankle movement over two years to see which approach works best.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Early functional training with Air Stirrup brace vs. standard cast immobilization
What this could lead to
If early training works better, it could lead to faster recovery and less pain after peroneal tendon surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The two approaches may show no clear difference.
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Department of Orthopedics
RECRUITINGGothenburg, Sweden