Elbow exercises with and without muscle release for stiffness after injury
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of physical therapy for people with elbow stiffness after a fracture. It tests whether adding a muscle-release technique to standard joint mobilization helps improve movement and reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 17 and 44 years old
- You have mild to moderate elbow pain (rating 3 to 5 out of 10)
- Your elbow is stiff: can't fully straighten (more than 30 degrees missing), can't bend fully (less than 120 degrees), or can't rotate fully (50 degrees limitation)
- You had a recent elbow fracture and have been out of a cast or splint for 3 to 6 weeks
- X-ray shows your bone has healed
- You have not had surgery on the elbow and do not have metal implants
- You have not received any prior physiotherapy or medication for this elbow problem
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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