Comparison of the effects of Maitland and Mulligan mobilization techniques on hand power. Grip strength was measured in both groups before and after applying the mobilization of the wrist using the Maitland and Mulligan techniques..
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: females (age 18- 30 years) with normal BMI between 20-25 Participant states that she is healthy and has no problem (asymptomatic).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Being athletes (Exercise at least three days a week for two hours) their job is dependent on heavy manual tasks history of carpal tunnel syndrome in the previous 6 months history of wrist tendonitis in the previous 6 months history of hand fracture and immobilization for wrist or hand in the previous 6 months receiving manual techniques such as joint mobilization, massage, muscle energy technique and manipulation in the previous 6 months participants who are not willing to continue the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grip strength. Timepoint: Pre and immediately post intervention. Method of measurement: A hand dynamometer – model SH 5002, SAEHAN. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Absolute error. Timepoint: Pre and immediately post intervention. Method of measurement: A hand dynamometer – model SH 5002, SAEHAN.;Constant error. Timepoint: Pre and immediately post intervention. Method of measurement: A hand dynamometer – model SH 5002, SAEHAN.;Variable error. Timepoint: Pre and immediately post intervention. Method of measurement: A hand dynamometer – model SH 5002, SAEHAN. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences