Achilles Tendon Repairs/Reconstructions, Virtual Reality
Conditions
Keywords
Achilles tendon repair
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of integrating game based virtual reality on muscle strength ,balance , range of motion ,functional mobility after foot tendon repair and to compare it with standard rehabilitation methods.
Detailed description
This research is significant for several reasons: 1. Clinical Impact: It seeks to provide evidence-based insights into the effectiveness of VR in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes, potentially reducing recovery times and improving functional independence for patients. 2. Technological Advancement: By integrating cutting-edge technologies into rehabilitation, this study contributes to the evolution of personalized and immersive therapeutic approaches. 3. Patient-Centered Care: The findings may lead to more engaging and accessible rehabilitation options, improving adherence and satisfaction among patients. 4. Healthcare Efficiency: Successful integration of these technologies could reduce the burden on healthcare systems by shortening rehabilitation durations and decreasing the need for extensive manual interventions.
Interventions
DEVICEsamsung gear VR google
do some of games based VR exercise Headmaster 3.0 Dream Match Tennis Beat Saber (PSVR) Knockout League Hoops Richie's Plank Experience Pong It VR Egg Time VR Sparc VR plus accelerated functional rehab protocol General Principles: Goal: Promote tendon healing while minimizing stiffness, muscle atrophy, and encouraging a faster return to full function. Approach: Early controlled mobilization, gradual loading based on patient tolerance (without excessive pain or swelling). Important: Supervised by an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist. Device: Start with a walker boot or splint keeping the ankle plantarflexed. Phases of Rehabilitation:
OTHERTraditional theraapy
General Principles: accelerated functional rehab protocol Goal: Promote tendon healing while minimizing stiffness, muscle atrophy, and encouraging a faster return to full function. Approach: Early controlled mobilization, gradual loading based on patient tolerance (without excessive pain or swelling). Important: Supervised by an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist. Device: Start with a walker boot or splint keeping the ankle plantarflexed. Phases of Rehabilitation:
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
Single (participant )
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 26 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Patients aged 18 to 26 years. Patients undergoing or who have undergone unilateral achilles tendon surgical repair . 4-6 weeks post operative ,partial to full weight bearing Patients willing to participate in rehabilitation protocol. \-
Exclusion criteria
* o Patients with severe diseases or impaired control of gait patterns. * Patients with high scores in anxiety or stress tests, indicating significant psychological distress. * Patients who report fatigue or are medically unstable. * Patients who have any other orthopedic or neurological problems . * Patients who have renal, cardiac,hepatic edema * Patients who have gout,plantar fasciitis,fracture dislocation or any types of foot ulcer.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | At base line and 6 weeks | Biodex balance system for balance assessment |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Symptom relief | At base line and at 6 and 12 week | Visual analogue scale |
| Range of motion | At baseline and at 6 weeks and 12 weeks | Goniometer |
| Functional ability | At base line and at 6 weeks and at 12 weeks | 6 minute walk test |
| Symmetry | At base line and week 6 and wee12 | Limb symmetry index |
| Muscle strength | At baseline and week 6 and 12 | Hand held dynamometer |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactMohamed AR osman, MSC
Backup Contactmohamed AR osman, MSC
Outcome results
None listed