Impact of Achilles Tendon Ruptures After 1 Year: Cross-Sectional

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  The Impact of Achilles Tendon Rupture on the Structure and Function of the Achilles Tendon and Plantarflexors After 1 Year: a cross-sectional analysis

• IRAS ID

  343561

• Contact name

  Samuel Briggs-Price

• Contact email

  sbp18@leicester.ac.uk

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 0 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  This project will assess the clinical outcomes of individuals completing rehabilitation for their Achilles tendon rupture
  at the University Hospitals of Leicester. Patients attending the Achilles tendon rupture clinic or rehabilitation classes will be asked to complete ultrasound imaging, strength testing and questionnaires. This will provide an insight into the rehabilitation outcomes of a broad range of patients after 1 year since rupturing their achilles tendon

• REC name

  Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds West Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  24/YH/0151

• Date of REC Opinion

  23 Jul 2024

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion