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Effect of BFR Rehab After Achilles Tendon Rupture

Effect of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Rehabilitation After Achilles Tendon Rupture Reconstruction

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Achilles Rupture confirmed by MRI or Thompson Test
* Adult
* Receiving Percutaneous Achilles Repair System (PARS) or open repair
* Proposed PT with Methodist Location

Exclusion Criteria:

* Obesity (BMI\>35)
* Diabetes
* Cardiovascular, renal, liver or pulmonary disease
* Active infections
* Cancer (current or treated within the past 2 years) or coagulation disorder
* Physically unable to participate in the intervention
* Unable to complete a minimum of 85% of the assigned rehabilitation sessions
* Less than 18 years of age
* Pregnant

About the study

The purpose of this study is to determine if blood flow restriction therapy after Achilles tendon rupture reconstruction decreases post-operative calf atrophy, improves reported outcomes, and ultimately decreases return to play time.

What is being tested

• Blood flow restriction with Delfi Personalized Tourniquet System (PTS) (device)
• Physical therapy (other)

Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · Participants: 19 · Started: Nov 13, 2018

Contact the study team

• Haley Goble · Phone: 713.441.3930

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06254794

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.