Contracture of Elbow Joint Clinical Trial
Official title:
Immediate Effects of Superficial Heat Associated With Sustained Stretching on Post-traumatic Elbow Contracture: a Randomized Clinical Trial
The elbow contracture is a secondary injury that can occur after direct trauma, causing the
patient to have limitations in their range of motion. Objective evaluation protocols that
help in decision making for the indication of these therapeutic resources have great value in
rehabilitation, as they reduce unnecessary expenses and improve the assertiveness in the
indication of this resource.
Objective: To verify the immediate effects of superficial heat associated with sustained
stretching through muscle activity and range of motion in the posttraumatic contractures of
the elbow seeking the best indication of orthosis.
Methods: Characterized as a randomized crossover type clinical trial. Sample of 20 adult
subjects, of both sexes, over 18 years old, with elbow stiffness due to fractures and / or
dislocations with indication of orthosis use. Patients will be divided into 2 randomly
assigned intervention groups: the control group (CG) who will perform the 10 'sustained
stretching drawn by a defined load through maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) and
the modified Weeks Group (GWM) will perform 20 'of surface heat through the swirl and soon
after the stretching sustained by 10' with already defined load. All patients will undergo an
initial assessment and will participate in all 2 interventions while respecting a 7 day
washout period. Goniometry and the visual analogue scale will be applied at the beginning and
end of the interventions. The Delsys® brand equipment will be used to collect the
electromyographic data. Placement and positioning of the electrodes will follow the
determinations of the Seniam protocol. The activation of the brachial, brachioradial and
triceps brachii muscles during the MVIC will be analyzed and also during the respective
intervention protocols.
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| Status | Clinical Trial | Phase | |
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| Completed |
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