U.S., Jan. 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07360873) titled 'Eccentric Exercises Versus Heel Insole Lift for Achilles Tendinopathy in Football Players' on Jan. 13.
Brief Summary: Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury in football players and is associated with pain, stiffness, and reduced functional performance. Conservative treatment options such as eccentric calf muscle exercises and heel insole lifts are frequently used in rehabilitation; however, evidence comparing their effectiveness remains limited.
This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of eccentric calf muscle exercises and heel insole lifts on pain, ankle range of motion, and functional outcomes in male foot...