Title |
Efficacy of customised foot orthoses in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy: study protocol for a randomised trial
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Published in |
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, October 2009
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DOI | 10.1186/1757-1146-2-27 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Shannon E Munteanu, Karl B Landorf, Hylton B Menz, Jill L Cook, Tania Pizzari, Lisa A Scott |
Abstract |
Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that can cause marked pain and disability. Numerous non-surgical treatments have been proposed for the treatment of this condition, but many of these treatments have a poor or non-existent evidence base. The exception to this is eccentric calf muscle exercises, which have become a standard non-surgical intervention for Achilles tendinopathy. Foot orthoses have also been advocated as a treatment for Achilles tendinopathy, but the long-term efficacy of foot orthoses for this condition is unknown. This manuscript describes the design of a randomised trial to evaluate the efficacy of customised foot orthoses to reduce pain and improve function in people with Achilles tendinopathy. |
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