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Effectiveness of Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises in Distal Radius Fracture

Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2024-12-06

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of closed kinetic chain exercises during the physiotherapy and rehabilitation process following the healing of a distal radius fracture. A total of 40 participants aged 40-60 years who were diagnosed with distal radius fractures were randomly assigned to two groups: the conventional physiotherapy (CP) group (n=20) and the closed kinetic chain exercise (CKCE) group (n=20). Participants in the CP group underwent a 6-week standard rehabilitation program consisting of conventional physiotherapy sessions conducted 5 days a week. This program included Ultrasound (US), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), wrist joint range of motion exercises, stretching exercises, Digiflex, Powerweb, and dumbbell-based strengthening exercises. In the CKCE group, the same CP program was implemented with the addition of CKCE sessions conducted five days a week for 6 weeks. Outcome measures included joint range of motion assessed using the Goniometer Pro mobile application, functionality evaluated with the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, pain intensity measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and joint position sense assessed through the Active Repositioning Test. CKCE may positively affect joint range of motion, arm functionality, pain, and joint position sense by improving the proprioceptive mechanism in individuals with distal radius fractures.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 40-60 years * Diagnosed with a distal radius fracture * Applied to Medipol hospitals after the injury and volunteered to participate in the study * Patients with good cooperation levels will be included in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having bilateral distal radius fractures * Having ulna styloid fractures * Having other orthopedic, neurological, or rheumatological problems involving the ipsilateral upper extremity * A history of surgery involving the ipsilateral upper extremity * Associated injuries such as arterial, nerve, or tendon injuries * Patients without adequate cooperation will be excluded from the study Withdrawal Criteria: * Missing at least one follow-up * Development of orthopedic or systemic problems unrelated to the trauma

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What they're measuring

JPS testing

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks

Goniometric Measurement

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06811480

Sponsorburak menek

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-09

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