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Myofascial Release Therapy and Post Isometric Relaxation in post-traumatic Elbow stiffness

Comparative effectiveness of Myofascial Release Therapy and Post Isometric Relaxation in post-traumatic Elbow stiffness

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240528061931N1
Enrollment
34
Registered
2024-11-24
Start date
2024-03-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-08

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

Conditions

Post-Traumatic Elbow stiffness. Stiffness of unspecified elbow, Stiffness of right elbow, Stiffness of left elbow.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention : Group A (Myofascial Release Therapy - MFR) Frequency :3 times /2 weeks, total of 6 sessions.
10mins/session,3sessions/week. Total Dosage :30mins/week, total 60 minutes over 2 week.

Sponsors

the university of Faisalabad
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age ranging from 15 to 50 years old Pain (NPRS score from 3-7) Stiff elbow After 6 weeks of surgery Restricted ROM: subjects with limited active range of motion A(ROM) Both male & female patients Participants willing for the enrollment in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Open wound ROM not improved after 2nd session Acute infection to the elbow region Cervical radiculopathy & any other upper limb dysfunction Neurological impairments Pregnant females Psychological condition Refusal to consent Any Co-morbidity

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale(NPRS). Timepoint: pain is evaluated through NPRS once before first session and after each session , total no. of session=6. Method of measurement: The NPRS is a validated tool to quantify pain levels ranging from 0 to 10, with 0 indicating no pain and 10 representing the worst pain.;••Universal goniometer to measure elbow flexion and extension. Timepoint: once before and 1st session and after last session, total no. of session =6. Method of measurement: •Universal goniometer.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
• Liverpool elbow score to measure function. Timepoint: once before 1st session and then at session 6, total no. of session=6. Method of measurement: Liverpool elbow score Questionaire.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactAsma zafar

The University of Faisalabad

Asmazafar522@gmail.com+92 304 0790805

Outcome results

None listed

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