On the usefulness of Thompson´s test with a four-point scale after Achilles tendon rupture, a pilot study
Anna-Lena Wetterteg, Jacques Riad, Per Nordin · 2026
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Anna-Lena Wetterteg, Jacques Riad, and Per Nordin piloted in 2026 a simple graded test for recovery after a torn Achilles tendon. Thompson's test squeezes the calf and watches whether the foot moves, signalling tendon connection. Their four-point scale grades movement of the injured foot against the healthy side. Twenty-four patients treated without surgery were tested repeatedly during the first twelve weeks.
Two physiotherapists graded movement visually while a three-dimensional motion system measured the same motion. Agreement within and between the visual examiners was high in the pilot results. Agreement between the visual scale and the motion system was only moderate, though. Average foot movement rose over follow-up in both measurement approaches. The authors judge the scale reliable for clinicians, while its accuracy against instrumented measurement needs further study with a refined setup.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Anna-Lena Wetterteg, Jacques Riad, Per Nordin |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 34 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |