An interventional study of Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in Distal Radius Fracture Fixation and Stiffness of Hand, Not Elsewhere Classified, sponsored by University of Lahore. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 40 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-30.
Sponsored by University of Lahore · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This study aims to compare the effects of Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) on functional recovery in patients who have undergone surgical fixation of distal radius fractures. A total of 76 participants between 18 and 40 years old will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will receive Cyriax Mobilization with conventional therapy, while the other will receive METs with conventional therapy. Treatment will last four weeks with three sessions per week. Researchers will measure grip strength, pain levels, range of motion, and functional ability using standard assessment tools. The goal is to determine which therapy is more effective in improving hand and wrist function after surgery.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Participants in this group will receive Cyriax Mobilization along with conventional physical therapy and radiocarpal mobilization.
Other: Cyriax Mobilization
Participants in this group will receive Muscle Energy Techniques (reciprocal inhibition method) along with conventional physical therapy and radiocarpal mobilization.
Other: Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
Deep transverse friction massage applied to the wrist and forearm muscles, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks, along with TENS and hot packs.
Isometric contractions performed against therapist resistance to improve range of motion and reduce pain, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks.
Pain intensity
pain intensity, was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS, 0-10), with 0 denoting no pain and 10 denoting the most severe pain.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4
grip strength
measured using dynamometer.
Time frame: baseline, week 2, week 4.
functional disability
functional disability assessed with the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire (0-100).
Time frame: baseline, week 2, week 4.
ROM
wrist range of motion (ROM) comprising flexion, extension, radial deviation, ulnar deviation, pronation, and supination measured with a standard goniometer (degrees)
Time frame: baseline, week 2, week 4.
Plan to share: Undecided
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