Mean scores and mean differences (95% CIs) between groups for the VISA-A score (adjusted for baseline score)
| VISA-A† (months) | Customised foot orthoses | Sham foot orthoses | Adjusted mean difference (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 61.6 (16.7) | 60.3 (17.2) | – | – |
| 1 | 73.5 (18.4) | 72.7 (23.1) | −0.1 (−5.5 to 5.6) | 0.980 |
| 3 | 82.1 (16.3) | 79.2 (20.0) | 2.6 (−2.9 to 8.0) | 0.353 |
| 6 | 80.7 (19.4) | 83.1 (16.3) | −2.7 (−7.9 to 2.4) | 0.300 |
| 12 | 86.4 (16.9) | 86.1 (17.2) | 0.2 (−6.6 to 6.9) | 0.960 |
Values are mean (SD) unless stated.
†Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles questionnaire (VISA-A): 0 corresponds to the worst Achilles symptoms and 100 to no symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy. The italic entry is the primary end point.