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Elastic band trick may ease achilles pain, small study finds

NCT ID NCT07519148

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether adding a technique called tissue flossing (wrapping an elastic band around the lower leg and doing exercises) to standard heel-drop exercises can reduce pain and improve movement in people with Achilles tendinopathy. Thirty adults aged 20-45 with long-lasting Achilles pain took part. Results were measured right after treatment and one week later, focusing on pain, ankle motion, and function.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

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Ages

20 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * · Adults aged 20-45 years. * Clinically diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy for more than 6 weeks. * Ability to walk independently. * Pain on palpation of the Achilles tendon. * A pain score greater than 3/10 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). * Subjective reporting of pain located 2-6 cm above the tendon's insertion into the calcaneum (heel bone). * A positive Painful Arc sign (pain localized to the tendon that moves with ankle motion). * A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9. Exclusion Criteria: * · Systemic inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis). * A recent corticosteroid injection (e.g., within the last 3 months) or surgery related to the Achilles tendon. * Diagnosed neurological deficits. * Recent fractures in the lower limb.

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Conditions

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Achilles bursitis disease of the tendon

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Achilles tendinopathy (AT)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fauji Foundation Hospital

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

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