Overview
Body Locations and Systems
Diagnosis and Therapy
Status
Recruiting
Start/End Dates
Locations
Robert H.N. Ho Research Centre
Name/Title
Dr. Charlie Waugh, Research Associate
Phone
Email Address
Purpose of Study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accuracy of a new telerehabilitation system, the PhysViz, by comparing it to an older method using standard clinic-based equipment known as the Biodex. Specifically, the team will be studying whether the amount of strain in the Achilles tendon measured is the same in both systems. Knowledge gained from this research will help the team develop future studies to test out the effectiveness of the tool for home-based strength training.
Eligibility
Participants are needed in two groups. You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:
Group A: Tendon Rupture
- have been diagnosed with unilateral Achilles tendon rupture
- ruptured your Achilles tendon between 12 weeks to one year prior to data collection
- are between the ages of 18 and 60
Group B: Tendinopathy
- have been diagnosed with unilateral Achilles tendinopathy
- have no history of injury on uninjured leg
- are between the ages of 18 and 60
Disclaimer
Study Coordinators and Research Nurses cannot give medical advice over the phone. Telephone numbers and email addresses are provided for obtaining additional information on specific research studies only. If you have specific questions which require clinical expertise, please call your primary care physician.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accuracy of a new telerehabilitation system, the PhysViz, by comparing it to an older method using standard clinic-based equipment known as the Biodex. Specifically, the team will be studying whether the amount of strain in the Achilles tendon measured is the same in both systems. Knowledge gained from this research will help the team develop future studies to test out the effectiveness of the tool for home-based strength training.
Participants are needed in two groups. You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:
Group A: Tendon Rupture
- have been diagnosed with unilateral Achilles tendon rupture
- ruptured your Achilles tendon between 12 weeks to one year prior to data collection
- are between the ages of 18 and 60
Group B: Tendinopathy
- have been diagnosed with unilateral Achilles tendinopathy
- have no history of injury on uninjured leg
- are between the ages of 18 and 60
Study Coordinators and Research Nurses cannot give medical advice over the phone. Telephone numbers and email addresses are provided for obtaining additional information on specific research studies only. If you have specific questions which require clinical expertise, please call your primary care physician.
