Study Comparing Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques for Improving Arm Function in People Recovering From Surgery for Distal Radius (Wrist) Fractures

University of Lahore

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Stiffness of Hand, Not Elsewhere Classified; Distal Radius Fracture Fixation

Treatments: Other: Cyriax Mobilization; Other: Muscle Energy Technique (MET)

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07081113

Cyrixmob

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to compare the effects of Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) on functional recovery in patients who have undergone surgical fixation of distal radius fractures. A total of 72 participants between 18 and 40 years old will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will receive Cyriax Mobilization with conventional therapy, while the other will receive METs with conventional therapy. Treatment will last four weeks with three sessions per week. Researchers will measure grip strength, pain levels, range of motion, and functional ability using standard assessment tools. The goal is to determine which therapy is more effective in improving hand and wrist function after surgery.

Enrollment: 72 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 40 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Patients aged 18 to 40 years Both male and female participants Patients in the post-operative phase (4-5 weeks after distal radius fracture fixation) Patients with post-operative wrist stiffness and limited range of motion

Exclusion criteria

Open wounds at the fracture site or other fracture complications History of previous fracture in the same limb Comorbid conditions affecting hand function (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) Neurological deficits (e.g., wrist drop, carpal tunnel syndrome) Pregnancy

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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72 participants in 2 patient groups

Group A - Cyriax Mobilization

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in this group will receive Cyriax Mobilization along with conventional physical therapy and radiocarpal mobilization.

Treatment:

Other: Cyriax Mobilization

Group B - Muscle Energy Techniques (METs)

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in this group will receive Muscle Energy Techniques (reciprocal inhibition method) along with conventional physical therapy and radiocarpal mobilization.

Treatment:

Other: Muscle Energy Technique (MET)