Astym® Compared Eccentric Exercise for Chronic Mid-substance Achilles Tendinopathy



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Orthopedic
Therapuetic Areas:Orthopedics / Podiatry
Healthy:No
Age Range:20 - 60
Updated:5/21/2016
Start Date:August 2013
End Date:October 2016
Contact:Emily J Slaven, PhD
Email:slavene@uindy.edu
Phone:317-788-3305

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Astym® Treatment Compared With Eccentric Exercise in the Management of Chronic Mid-substance Achilles Tendinopathy: A Multisite a Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to compare the changes in pain and self-perceived function
between two different treatments for Achilles tendinopathy: the Astym® protocol (a form of
soft tissue mobilization using instruments) and a specific exercise protocol that involves
strengthening the calf and Achilles tendon. Astym® (A-stim) is not an acronym, but rather
stands for "A Stimulation" of the body's healing response, describing the physiologic
process which occurs with Astym treatment. Astym is the trademark name of a non-invasive
treatment where instruments are applied topically to locate unhealthy soft tissue, and to
transfer mild to moderate pressure to the underlying soft tissue structures. The aim of
Astym treatment is to eliminate scar tissue and stimulate tissue regeneration. Both the
principal investigator and co-investigator have been trained and certified in administering
the Astym treatment. The specific exercise protocol will involve exercises that strengthen
the Achilles and calf through eccentric exercise. Eccentric exercise is a form of exercise
where the benefit comes from applying a controlled lengthening stress to the muscle and
tendon.


Inclusion Criteria

- Pain for 3 months or longer in the mid portion of only one Achilles tendon.

- Must read, speak and understand English

Exclusion Criteria

- Previous surgery to the Achilles tendon that is currently painful

- An injection into the Achilles tendon in the previous 4 weeks

- Have symptoms in both Achilles tendons concurrently

- Have taken fluoroquinolone antibiotics in the past 6 months
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13100 East 136th Street
IU Health, 13100 East 136th St. Suite 2100 Fishers, Indiana 46037
Phone: 317-678-3330
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3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, Oregon 97239
503 494-8311
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Beaverton, Oregon 97006
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Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404
Principal Investigator: Jeff Poteralski, PT
Phone: 423-702-9984
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Danville, Indiana 46122
Phone: 317-745-3420
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Indiananpolis, Indiana 46202
Phone: 317-962-5554
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Phone: 317-944-0334
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Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
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Snyder, New York 14226
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West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
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