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Effect of BFR Rehab After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if blood flow restriction therapy after Achilles tendon rupture reconstruction decreases post-operative calf atrophy, improves reported outcomes, and ultimately decreases return to play time.
Official title: Effect of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Rehabilitation After Achilles Tendon Rupture Reconstruction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
19
Start Date
2018-11-13
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2025-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Blood flow restriction with Delfi Personalized Tourniquet System (PTS)
Standard of care physical therapy exercises with the use of the Delfi PTS cuff
Physical therapy
Standard of care physical therapy exercises
Locations (1)
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States