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Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Dynamic Cupping

NCT06673745 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2025-01-03

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Summary

Children who experience fractures may develop stiffness and limited range of motion in their affected joints, notably the elbow. Although conventional rehabilitation approaches have demonstrated some effectiveness, innovative methods like Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Dynamic Cupping hold promise for enhancing outcomes. These techniques represent emerging therapies aimed at improving range of motion and function across different musculoskeletal conditions. However, there is a lack of comparative research examining their efficacy specifically in pediatric patients with post-fracture elbow stiffness

Conditions

  • Fractures, Bone

Interventions

OTHER

IASTM

Group A received IASTM treatment, which will be given by the "Edge tool", that is an ergonomically designed stainless steel instrument and offers several different hand holds, eliminating operator fatigue. Prior to the treatment, the IASTM therapeutic effects will be explained. The scanning assessment will be done to identify areas of restrictions directed by the gritty sensations using the Edge tool. Each restriction will be treated with the tool for 30-60 sec and given. This treatment will be given for 30 minutes for 3 days per week for 4 weeks

OTHER

Dynamic cupping therapy

On the contrary, group B the patient will be seated in a chair with the elbow flexed on the plinth to relax the forearm muscles. The area around the elbow joint will be cleaned with alcohol to remove any foreign bodies from the treated area. Dynamic cupping therapy for elbow stiffness will begin with an assessment of the patient\'s condition, where factors such as the extent of stiffness and range of motion in the elbow joint will be evaluated. Following this assessment, lubricant will be applied to the skin surrounding the elbow to facilitate smooth movement of the cups. Cups of suitable size and material will then be strategically placed around the elbow joint, and suction will be created inside each cup to create a vacuum effect. Once thesecurely attached, the practitioner will move them around the elbow area using gentle techniques such as gliding or pumping motions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sana Aziz, MS · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
16 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-09-24
Primary Completion
2024-12-25
Completion
2024-12-26

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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