RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06769373

The Effects of Whirlpool and Contrast Bath in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Distal Radius Fracture

The Effects of Whirlpool Bath and Contrast Bath Treatments on Pain, Disability, Functionality and Grip Strength in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Distal Radius Fracture

Sponsor

Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jan 31, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I

Summary

The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of whirlpool bath and contrast bath treatments on pain, disability, functionality and grip strength in patients with complex regional pain syndrome after distal radius fracture.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

Patients with complex regional pain syndrome type-1 (CRPS-type 1) after distal radius fracture, who were followed conservatively (long/short arm splint-cast) between the ages of 18-70, who applied to AFSU Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic. It is planned to use the Budapest diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of CRPS Type 1.

Exclusion Criteria10

Orthopedic injuries (other accompanying orthopedic fractures, such as ulna fracture, carpal bone fractures),
Other system injuries,
Patients whose distal radius fractures were surgically treated,
Patients who had previously undergone surgery on the same upper extremity,
Nerve, tendon and artery injuries accompanying the fracture,
Other neurological, orthopedic or rheumatological problems affecting the same upper extremity,
Serious cardiovascular disease,
Presence of active infection, active dermatitis, skin diseases such as pemphigus, febrile diseases,
Presence of a fixed catheter in the area,
Impaired temperature sensationin in the area.

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Interventions

DEVICEWhirlpool Bath

This group of participants will receive an exercise program consisting of 40 minutes hand-wrist range of motion exercises (passive, active assistive), stretching, strengthening exercises, whirlpool bath (32-38 °C) 20 minutes in total, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) 20 minutes in total for 4 weeks. 5 sessions per week for 20 sessions in the Physical Therapy department.

DEVICEContrast Bath

This group of participants will recieve an exercise program consisting of 40 minutes hand-wrist range of motion exercises (passive, active assistive), stretching, strengthening exercises, contrast bath therapy which consist of 4 minutes hot water (38°C) followed by 1 minute cold water (10°C) periods for 20 minutes in total, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) 20 minutes in total for 4 weeks. 5 sessions per week for 20 sessions in the Physical Therapy department.