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First received: November 07, 2023

Clinical Trial: A Study Examining Changes in Pain After Manual Therapy in People With Achilles Tendon Pain

Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Condition: Achilles Tendinopathy

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Quantitative Sensory Testing Changes Following Talocrural Joint Manipulation in People With Achilles Tendinopathy; A Randomized Controlled Trial

Brief Summary: The purpose of this research is to find out how pain sensation may change in the Achilles tendon after the use of manual physical therapy.The testing itself will use a device that gradually produces a sensation of heat or cold on your skin, which we will place directly over your Achilles Tendon.You will let the researcher know when the heat or cold becomes what you would describe as "slight discomfort," at which point the pressure will be stopped.Testing will be completed three (3) times in a row.The…

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