The Effectiveness of Joint Mobilization in Stiff Hand Treatment

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 65 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 34

Sponsor: Pamukkale University

Summary

Although various treatment modalities have been investigated for the management of stiff hand, no previous study has examined the combined use of exercise and joint mobilization. Therefore, the present study was designed to investigate the effects of peripheral joint mobilization, applied in addition to conventional exercise, on functional outcomes in patients with stiff hand.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Hand or forearm injury managed conservatively or surgically * Stiff hand criteria confirmed by Modified Weeks Test (0-20° difference between pre- and post-conditioning passive ROM) * No communication impairment * No prior neurological, orthopedic, or rheumatological condition or surgery in the affected extremity Exclusion Criteria: * Circulatory disorder or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome * Dupuytren's disease * Acute inflammation in any finger within the last week * Fracture due to non-traumatic causes * Significant edema

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