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Triceps Taping on Elbow Flexion Tightness in Extended Erb's Palsy

Egypt32 participantsStarted 2020-08-10

Plain-language summary

To determine the role of using Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy.

Who can participate

Age range3 Months – 6 Months

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 3-6 months of age * had unilateral extended BPBP involving cervical 5, 6, and 7 roots lesion * based on an EMG referral by a physiatrist * had positive grasp reflex on both sides * had asymmetrical Moro reflex on the affected side. Exclusion Criteria: \- surgical interferences arm fracture or dislocations hypersensitivity to latex and adhesive tapes

What they're measuring

Elbow extension ROM

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04491812

SponsorMTI University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-09-10

Contact for this trial

Radwa S Ahmed, MSc

+201004008503 radwa.said@pt.mti.edu.eg

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