ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY

This study tests whether adding a low-intensity electrical needle treatment (called percutaneous electrolysis) to standard exercise therapy can improve pain and function in people with Achilles tendinopathy. About 102 adults with at least two months of tendon pain will receive ei…

This early-stage study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes pill, can reduce pain and help heal the Achilles tendon in people with chronic tendinopathy. Forty non-diabetic adults will take either metformin or a placebo for 16 weeks, along with a home exercise program. The g…

This study tests a remote rehabilitation program for people with Achilles tendon pain, focusing on military personnel who often face delays in getting care. Researchers will compare different exercise approaches delivered with clinician support to see which reduces pain and disab…

This study tests whether adding jumping exercises early in rehab helps people with Achilles, patellar, or plantar fascia tendon pain recover better than standard strength training. 120 active adults aged 18-50 will do either early plyometrics plus strength training or strength tr…

This study aims to develop a new imaging test that can accurately detect and measure problem areas in muscle and fascia tissue, which cause myofascial pain. Researchers will use ultrasound and MRI to find biomarkers in 120 people with plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, or …