Feasibility of an early progressive resistance exercise program for acute Achilles tendon rupture.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Long-term strength deficits are common after Achilles tendon ruptures. Early use of progressive resistance exercises may help reduce strength deficits, but the feasibility of this approach is unknown. The aim was to investigate the feasibility of early progressive resistance exercises regarding patient acceptability and compliance with the intervention.

Methods

We recruited patients with an acute Achilles tendon rupture treated non-surgically. During 9 weeks of immobilisation with a walking boot, participants attended weekly supervised physiotherapy sessions of progressive resistance exercises and performed home exercises, consisting of isometric ankle plantarflexion, seated heel-rise, and elastic band exercises. Acceptability was evaluated using a 7-point Likert

SUBMITTER: Christensen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11034137 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature