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NCT Number: NCT01659112

Effects of Core Stabilization Approach on Patients With Upper Extremity Injuries

The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of the addition of core stabilization exercises to a traditional upper extremity rehabilitation program in upper extremity injuries.

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Key information

Conditions

Upper Extremity Injuries

Age range

25 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Abnormal movement patterns are one of the most challenging problems during rehabilitation of the patients with upper extremity injuries. They usually decrease the functional status of the upper extremity and prevent isolated muscle activations. Dysfunction of the kinetic chain system plays an important role in the development of these movement patterns. Thus, multi-segmental rehabilitation strategies has recently gained considerable importance in upper extremity rehabilitation. Core stabilization is one of the most popular rehabilitation approaches preferred to enhance functional stability of the kinetic chain system and dynamic postural alignment during activities. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of core stabilization approach on functional status of the upper extremity and the amount of abnormal movement patterns. In addition, the factors affecting the abnormal movement patterns will be determined.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Traumatic distal segment injuries (elbow and wrist)
  • Patients in their subacute stage.

Exclusion criteria

  • Multiple joint problems
  • Bilateral extremity problems
  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
  • Trunk and lower extremity problems
  • Non-union fractures
  • Malignant ans systemic diseases

Treatment and study plan

Core Stabilization

Other

A 6-week (3 days a week) exercise intervention including progressive core exercises was performed.

Traditional upper extremity rehabilitation

Other

A 6-week (3 days a week) exercise intervention of the injured joint based on the recovery process was performed.

Primary outcomes

  1. Upper extremity functional status

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    Pain Range of motion Endurance Fatigue severity DASH

Secondary outcomes

  1. Measurement of abnormal movement patterns

    Time frame: 1 hour

    Video analysis during two daily living activities (hand to mouth and opening doorknob) was recorded for both injured and uninjured extremity before and after the intervention.

Other outcomes

  1. Trunk muscle strength

    Time frame: 5 minutes

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Does Core Stabilization Enhance Neuromuscular Control and Functional Status of the Upper Extremity?

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2010
First posted
Aug 7, 2012
Registry last updated
Oct 17, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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