RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06989073

Effect of Muscle Energy Technique in Children With Post Traumatic Elbow Stiffness

Sponsor

Cairo University

Enrollment

38 participants

Start Date

Aug 15, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Elbow Injuries

Summary

To investigate the effect of muscle energy technique on children with post traumatic elbow stiffness on pain level, functional disability and range of motion.

Eligibility

Min Age: 6 YearsMax Age: 12 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

Children from both gender.
Age ranges from 6-12 years.
Patients with post-traumatic elbow stiffness after distal end extra-articular humerus fractures.
Patients with proximal radius ulna fractures.
Minimum immobilization period of 4 weeks.
Referred from orthopedist.
Patient with soft end feel.

Exclusion Criteria7

Any ligament injury
Patients with Diabetes
Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Patients with Pathological fractures
Revision surgeries
Neuro-vascular disorders.
Patient with bony end feel.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREMuscle Energy Technique

METs are soft tissue or joint techniques that are employed in the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunctions.

PROCEDUREConvenional treatment

Hot pack, Range of Motion Exercises, Stretching Exercises and Strengthening exercises.

Locations(1)

Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university

Banī Suwayf, Egypt

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