Injuries to the upper extremity distal to the elbow S52.50
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The intervention group conducts BFR training with a cuff pressure of 60-70% of the arterial occlusion pressure in addition to the standard rehab program several times per week, at least ten
Sponsors
BG Klinikum Duisburg gGmbH
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inpatient rehabilitation due to an injury to the upper extremity distal to the elbow
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cadiovascular deseases: - Coronary artery desease - Existing or increased risk of venous thromboembolism - Increased risk of hemorhagic stroke - Increased risk of exercise-induced rhabdomolysis - Increased risk of atrial fibrilation or heart failure - Previous use of medication that is known to increase the risk of blood clotting - Induration/Marfan syndrome - Vascular endothelial dysfunction - Previous hemophilia - Cardiopulmonary diseases - Silent myocardial ischemia - Left ventricular dysfunction - Iatrogenic changes in the arterial/venous vessels of the lower extremities - Inserted stents, bypasses - sickle cell anemia Other exclusion criteria: - Lack of knowledge of German - Bilateral injury to the upper extremities - Open wounds or infections of the extremities to be trained - Amputations on the upper extremities - Refusal to participate in the study - Lack of German language skills
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary endpoint of the study is the improvement of pain free grip strength over the time of rehabilitation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints are questionnaires to seize everyday function of the upper extremity (PRWE-G), quality of life (PROMIS 29) and pain (NRS scale). | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactChristian Schmitz
BG Klinikum Duisburg gGmbH
Outcome results
None listed