Health Condition 1: M259- Joint disorder, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Digital Pincer exercises with EMG Biofeedback Training: weekly thrice for 12 weeks
Control Intervention1: Conventional hand exercises(Finger exercises, Tendon gliding exercises): weekly
Sponsors
Saveetha College of Physiotherapy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects with a post operative period of 3 weeks following Flexor tendon repair of Zone II. Subjects who have had 100% division by sharp laceration to the Flexor Digitorum Profundus (FDP+)/Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (FDS) within zone II and who have undergone tendon repair. Subjects with multiple digit involvement.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects with crush injury with extensive soft tissue loss. Subjects with pre-existing problems such as arthritis limiting joint motion. Subject with contracture and severe deformities of hand. Digital finger amputation. Fractures and dislocations of the hand. Burns contracture of the hand. Subjects with vascular compromise. Subjects with both flexor and extensor tendon injuries.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Total Active Movement (Range of Motion) Timepoint: 1. Post Immobilization 3rd week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Grip Strength 2. Functional ActivityTimepoint: 1. Post Immobilization 8th week 2. Post Immobilization 8th week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Manikumar M
Saveetha College of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed