Comparing two therapies for knee stiffness after fracture surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests two physical therapy techniques to help people regain knee movement after surgery for a broken leg bone. It may help if you are still having trouble bending or straightening your knee a few weeks after your operation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- You had surgery to fix a broken thigh or shin bone about 6 weeks ago.
- Your knee cannot bend or straighten fully (at least a 20 degree difference from normal).
- You are not allergic to latex.
- You do not have certain other knee problems like a torn ligament or a replaced knee joint.
- You do not have serious heart, lung, or skin conditions, or blood clots in your legs.
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