Effect of Pain Education and Exercise on Pain and Function in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: Protocol for a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Achilles tendinopathy (AT) rehabilitation traditionally includes progressive tendon loading exercises. Recent evidence suggests a biopsychosocial approach that incorporates patient education on psychosocial factors and mechanisms of pain can reduce pain and disability in individuals with chronic pain. This is yet to be examined in individuals with AT.

Objective

This study aims to compare the effects on movement-evoked pain and self-reported function of pain education as part of a biopsychosocial approach with pathoanatomical education for people with AT when combined with a progressive tendon loading exercise program.

Methods

A single-site, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial will be conducted in a university-based hospital in a labo

SUBMITTER: Post AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7678911 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature