An interventional study of IASTM and METS in Elbow Stiffness, sponsored by University of Faisalabad. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 30 Years to 50 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-08-28.
Sponsored by University of Faisalabad · Not applicable, Interventional, and Health services research
This study is basically for the evaluation of comparative effectiveness of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization IASTM and muscle energy technique MET on Post operative , Randomized clinical trial .
In this study 28 participants including, which is further devided into two groups,14 in each group which is named as Group A,and Group B respectively.these groups are randomly allocated and give them intervention.which is instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization IASTM given to Group A and muscle energy technique MET given to Group B,then compare the effectiveness of both groups on Post operative elbow stiffness, duration of protocol is basically for 2,3 weeks depending upon patient condition and present situation.
University of Faisalabad is the lead sponsor of 83 studies on the registry; 26 are open to participants now.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Group A received IASTM as treatment protocol
Other: IASTM
Group B received METs as a treatment protocol
Other: METS
Group A received IASTM by using Graston Tool
Group B received METs
VAS and goniometer
Visual analog scaleThe Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a 10 cm line with anchor statements on the left (no pain) and on the right (extreme pain) and universal goniometer to measure the range of motion, an instrument that measures angle motion at a joint.
Time frame: 4 months
DASH questionaire
The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire is a self-administered region-specific outcome instrument developed as a measure of self-rated upper-extremity disability and symptoms. The DASH consists mainly of a 30-item disability/symptom scale, scored 0 (no disability) to 100
Time frame: 4 months
Plan to share: No
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