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How IASTM and Myofascial Release Alleviate Post-Surgical Elbow Stiffness"

Effects of Instrument-Assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and myofascial release (MFR) in alleviating post-surgical elbow stiffness

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210528051415N1
Enrollment
24
Registered
2024-07-28
Start date
2024-02-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-26

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

Conditions

Post surgical elbow stiffness. Stiffness of elbow, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A received IASTM treatment, which was given by the “S-shape tool”, that is an ergonomically designed stainless steel instrument and offers several different h

Sponsors

The University of Faisalabad
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male and female Age: 8–40 years ROM of elbow extension =–30 degrees & flexion =120 degrees Least 6-week post-surgery with open reduction and internal fixation Patient with U/L or B/L post-surgical elbow stiffness Willing to participate were included in this study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with any diagnosed auto-immune disorder Pathological fractures, associated ipsilateral injuries Bilateral upper extremity injuries Neuro-vascular disorders Contraindications for IASTM (as per the IASTM guidelines) Rheumatic conditions Circulatory disorders or diabetes Pregnancy Inability to Follow Rehabilitation Protocols

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Range of motion. Timepoint: Baseline intervention and 3 weeks post intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Pain. Timepoint: Baseline intervention and 3 weeks post intervention. Method of measurement: Numeric pain rating scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional Disability. Timepoint: Baseline intervention and 3 weeks post intervention. Method of measurement: Liverpool elbow score.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Sidra Majeed, PT

The University of Faisalabad

sidra.majeed@tuf.edu.pk+92 334 7731241

Outcome results

None listed

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