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 at each rehabilitation timepoint.
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
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Ultrasound Tissue Characterisation
Timeframe: Week 0
Ultrasound Tissue Characterisation
Timeframe: week 8
Ultrasound Tissue Characterisation
Timeframe: week 10
Ultrasound Tissue Characterisation
Timeframe: 4 months
Ultrasound Tissue Characterisation
Timeframe: 6 months
Ultrasound Tissue Characterisation
Timeframe: 12 months