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Comparison of effect of two physiotherapeutic techniques on post operative elbow stiffness

Comparison of effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) And Muscle Energy Technique(MET) on post-operative elbow stiffness : A Randomised Control Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/12/029976
Enrollment
30
Registered
2020-12-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M968- Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM): Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization(IASTM) for 30-60 sec per restriction after scanning entire arm using an Edge tool by t

Sponsors

Sancheti Institute college of PhysiotherapyPune
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: At least 6 weeks post operative distal end extra-articular or intra-articular humerus fracture and/or proximal radius ulna fractures. Patients with stiff elbow i.e. loss of extension >30 degrees and flexion Age Group: Adults of age between 18-50yrs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who had Pathological fractures, revision surgeries, associated ipsilateral injuries and neuro-vascular disorders. Heterotrophic ossification Patients who are contraindicated for IASTM( acc. to IASTM guidelines)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Range of Motion(ROM)- Goniometery Pain-NPRSTimepoint: Baseline and after 3 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Strength-MicroFET 3 handheld dynamometer Function- DASH & PSFSTimepoint: Baseline & 3rd week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Prajakta Sunil Bhosale

Sancheti Institute college of Physiotherapy,Pune

sona.sarma@gmail.com9371004121

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026