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Table 2 Overview of outcome measures collected in the course of the study

From: Alfredson versus Silbernagel exercise therapy in chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

 

Baseline

12 weeks

26 weeks

52 weeks

Eligibility criteria check

X

   

Body height

X

   

Body weight

X

X

X

X

BMI

X

   

Job type & activity level

X

   

Sport type & activity level

X

X

X

X

Referral type

X

   

Waist circumference

X

   

Dorsiflexion ROM ankle

X

   

Dorsiflexion ROM first MTPJ

X

   

VISA-A score

X

X

X

X

VAS for pain during sport and daily activities

X

X

X

X

Morning stiffness

X

X

X

X

Global perceived effect (7-point scale)

X

X

X

X

Quality of life (SF-12 and EQ-5D)

X

X

X

X

Functional performance (CMJ and heel raise test)

X

X

 

X

Variables related to cost-effectiveness:

- Medical consumption

- Absenteeism from (un)paid work

- Absenteeism from school

- Absenteeism from sports activities

X

X

X

X

Compliance to exercise program

 

X

  

Isometric strength of hip musculature

X

X

 

X

  1. BMI body mass index, ROM range of motion, MTPJ metatarsophalangeal joint, VISA-A Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment – Achilles, VAS visual analog scale, SF 12 12-item short from health survey, EQ-5D Euroqol instrument, CMJ countermovement jump