Efficacy of different load intensity and time-under-tension calf loading protocols for Achilles tendinopathy (the LOADIT trial): protocol for a randomised pilot study

摘要

Trial profile. HL: High Load; HT: High time-under-tension; LL: Low load; LT: Low time-under-tension; VISA-A: Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment–Achilles; EQ-5D-5L: Health-related quality of life; WPAI: Work Productivity and Activity Impairment; PGIC: Patient Global Impression of Change; PCS: Pain Catastrophising Scale; MVIC: Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction; FM10%: Force Match at 10%; RFD: Rate of Force Development; RM: Repetition Maximum