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Effect of BFR Rehab After Achilles Tendon Rupture

Effect of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Rehabilitation After Achilles Tendon Rupture Reconstruction

Sponsor

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Enrollment

19 participants

Start Date

Nov 13, 2018

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Achilles Tendon Rupture

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Achilles Rupture confirmed by MRI or Thompson Test
  • Adult
  • Receiving Percutaneous Achilles Repair System (PARS) or open repair
  • Proposed PT with Methodist Location

Exclusion Criteria9

  • Obesity (BMI\>35)
  • Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular, renal, liver or pulmonary disease
  • Active infections
  • Cancer (current or treated within the past 2 years) or coagulation disorder
  • Physically unable to participate in the intervention
  • Unable to complete a minimum of 85% of the assigned rehabilitation sessions
  • Less than 18 years of age
  • Pregnant
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Interventions

DEVICEBlood flow restriction with Delfi Personalized Tourniquet System (PTS)

Standard of care physical therapy exercises with the use of the Delfi PTS cuff

OTHERPhysical therapy

Standard of care physical therapy exercises

Locations(1)

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States

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