CompletedNot Applicable

Tissue Flossing Technique on Post Traumatic Elbow Stiffness.

Pakistan30 participantsStarted 2022-09-23

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of tissue flossing technique on post-traumatic elbow stiffness, Pain and ROM. A randomized control trial was conducted at Pakistan ordinance factory (POF) Hospital Wah Cantt, Pakistan. The sample size was 36 calculated from G-power. 6 participants were excluded from the study and remaining 30 participants were divided into two groups, each having 15 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique was applied was Non probability Convenience Sampling technique for recruitment and group randomization using random selection of participants. Both post-traumatic and post-operative male and female participants of aged 18-45 years with flexion \<120° and loss of extension \>30°. Tools used in this study are Liverpool elbow Score Questionnaire (LES), Goniometer and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Data was analyzed through SPSS version 23.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age group between 18-45 years * Both male and female * Complete bone healing * Immobilization period 4-10 weeks * Flexion \<120° and loss of extension \>30° Exclusion Criteria: * Those patient who have allergy to latex * Skin diseases * Venous Thrombotic disease * Cardio Pulmonary illness with Grade 3and 4 * Myositis Ossificance

What they're measuring

Liverpool Elbow Scoring Questionnaire (LES)

Timeframe: 6 months

Goniometer

Timeframe: 6 months

Visual Analogue Scale

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05948423

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-20

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