An interventional study of Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique in Elbow Fracture, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 35 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-02-28.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of this study is to find the effects of Mobilization and Muscle energy technique in patients with post-traumatic elbow stiffness.
A randomized control trial was conducted at Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi. The sample size with reference to parent article was 10 calculated through open epi tool. But 30 patients were included in the study to increase the statistical power of analysis. The participants were divided into two interventional groups i.e. Group A and Group B, each having 15 participants. The study duration was 1 year. Sampling Technique applied was non probability purposive sampling technique. Random Allocation will be through sealed envelope method into two treatment group i.e. Group A and Group B. Only 18-35 years old patients (both male and female) with Post-traumatic elbow stiffness were included in the study. Tools that were used in the study are NPRS, DASH questionnaire, TAMPA scale and Goniometer. Total duration of treatment for both groups was 3 weeks, 3 days a week. Pre and post assessment was done. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 23.
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Mobilizations are performed with minimum 6 seconds distraction stretch followed by partial release then followed by slow intermittent stretch at 3-4 seconds intervals. Oscillations for 2 minutes at 2-3 oscillations per second.
Other: Mobilization
Muscle Energy Technique is given in the form of post isometric relaxation with 5-7 sec hold for 8-10 repetitions followed by a gentle passive stretch. Only 20% resistance is offered to the isometric contraction.
Other: Muscle Energy Technique
Hot pack for ten minutes. Active and active-assisted exercises for the: * Elbow flexion and extension * Wrist flexion and extension * Forearm supination and pronation * Lock and key exercises. * Shoulder flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation (10 repetitions x 1sets) Low-intensity isometric resistance exercises for; * Elbow flexion and extension * Forearm supination and pronation (10 sec hold) (10 repetitions x 1 set) Resistance will be provided manually by the therapist. Along all these exercises Mobilisations are performed with minimum 6 seconds distraction stretch followed by partial release then followed by slow intermittent stretch at 3-4 seconds intervals. 3 days per week for 3 weeks. Oscillations for 2 minutes at 2-3 oscillations per second.
Also known as: Hot pack, Range of Motion Exercises, Isometrics
Hot pack for ten minutes. Active and active-assisted exercises for the: * Elbow flexion and extension * Wrist flexion and extension * Forearm supination and pronation * Lock and key exercises. * Shoulder flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation (10 repetitions x 1sets) Low-intensity isometric resistance exercises for; * Elbow flexion and extension * Forearm supination and pronation (10 sec hold) (10 repetitions x 1 set) Resistance will be provided manually by the therapist. Along all these exercises Muscle Energy Technique is given in the form of post isometric relaxation with 5-7 sec hold for 8-10 repetitions followed by a gentle passive stretch. Only 20% resistance is offered to the isometric contraction. 3 days per week for 3 weeks.
Also known as: Hot pack, Range of Motion Exercises, Isometrics
Numeric pain rating scale
Changes from baseline Numeric pain rating scale is a self-administered, or analyst reported, measuring instrument comprising of a scale that shows numerical ranges usually from 0-10 or 0-100. In this scale extreme or farthest point shows having 'no pain' to having 'extreme pain'.
Time frame: 3rd week
ROM Elbow (Flexion)
Changes from baseline range of motion( ROM) of elbow joint flexion is taken by using Goniometer.
Time frame: 3rd week
ROM Elbow (Extension)
Changes from baseline range of motion( ROM) of elbow joint extension is taken by using Goniometer.
Time frame: 3rd week
ROM Forearm (Supination)
Changes from baseline range of motion( ROM) of forearm supination is taken by using Goniometer.
Time frame: 3rd week
ROM Forearm (Pronation)
Changes from baseline range of motion (ROM) of forearm pronation is taken by using Goniometer.
Time frame: 3rd week
Disability
Changes from baseline disability is measured through DASH (Disability of the arm, shoulder and hand) questionnaire. DASH questionnaire is a self reported area specific outcome measuring tool for symptoms and disabilities in upper limb. It mainly comprise of a 30-items scale which is further consist of questions related to difficulty in performing normal daily activities, scored on 5 response options. Scores for these 30 items then calculate on a scale of 0 (no disability) to 100 (most severe disability)
Time frame: 3rd week
kinesiophobia (fear of movement)
Changes from baseline kinesiophobia is measured through Tampa scale which is a 17 item scale. Total scores of this scale ranges from 17-68. Where 17 means no kinesiophobia and 68 means severe kinesiophobia while score of ± 37 indicates that there is kinesiophobia.
Time frame: 3rd week
Plan to share: No
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