Simplified Post Op Rehabilitation for Ankle and Pilon Fractures
Ankle and Pilon Fracture Post Operative Rehabilitation: A Randomized Control Trial Exploring a Simplified Wooden Block Protocol
University of Virginia
30 participants
Oct 3, 2022
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this study is to compare standard post operative rehabilitation with a simplified wooden block stretching protocol that will yield similar results.
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Interventions
Individuals randomized to this group will be given a wooden block at no cost to them and a simplified version of home, self-guided exercises with instructions on how to do the exercises and how often to do so.
Individuals randomized to this group will receive the standard formal physical therapy which are sessions run by a physical therapist, usually 2-3 times a week to rehabilitate their ankle OR follow a standardized home exercise program which will be done by yourself with exercise outlined with how they should be performed and how often
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NCT05280639