Non-operative management of posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction: design of a randomized clinical trial [NCT00279630].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a common cause of foot pain and dysfunction in adults. Clinical observations strongly suggest that the condition is progressive. There are currently no controlled studies evaluating the effectiveness of exercise, orthoses, or orthoses and exercise on Stage I or IIA PTTD. Our study will explore the effectiveness of an eccentric versus concentric strengthening intervention to results obtained with the use of orthoses alone. Findings from this study will guide the development of more efficacious PTTD intervention programs and contribute to enhanced function and quality of life in persons with posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction.

Methods/design

This paper presents the rationale and design for a randomized clinical tria

SUBMITTER: Kulig K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1513568 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature