Physical therapy techniques for stiff elbow after fracture
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two hands-on physical therapy methods—one called Mulligan mobilization alone, and another that combines it with myofascial release (gentle tissue massage)—to help restore movement and reduce pain in elbows that became stiff after a fracture healed. You would participate if your elbow is still limited 3–6 weeks after your cast was removed.
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Who can take part
- You are between 17 and 44 years old
- Your elbow pain is mild to moderate (3–5 on a 10-point pain scale) with limited movement
- You have significant elbow stiffness: can't straighten it fully (more than 30° limitation), can't bend it past 120°, or can't rotate your forearm fully (more than 50° loss)
- It's been 3–6 weeks since your cast was removed and X-rays confirm your bone has healed
- Your DASH score (a measure of arm function difficulty) is between 45–50 points
- You have not yet received physiotherapy or medication for this elbow problem
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