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Effects of Kaltenborn Versus Mulligan Techniques in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-06-14
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
36 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This project was a randomized control trial conducted to check the effects of kaltenborn versus mulligan techniques on pain ,range of motion and functional disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist The inflammatory polyarthritis that primarily affects the tiny joints is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune illness. It is characterized by synovial joint degeneration, joint swelling, and joint discomfort, which can result in disability and early death .All patients of chronic stage,convenience sampling technique was used,subjects following eligibility criteria from Shaikh zayed hospital lahore ,were randomly allocated into two groups ,baseline assessment was done.Group A participants were given Kaltenborn mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy.Group B participants were given Mulligan mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy.Post intervention assessment was done via,VAS(visual analogue scale),goniometric measurements of wrist ranges,and QUICK DASH score.3 sessions per week were given,Data was analyzed by using SPSS.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Kaltenborn Versus Mulligan Techniques in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Male or female patients
- Diagnosis of chronic rheumatoid arthritis
- Rheumatoid factor positive
- Wrist flexion less than 15 degrees and extension less than 30 degrees
- Radial deviation less than 10 degrees and ulnar deviation less than 15 degrees
- Willingness to participate in all treatment sessions and follow-up
You will not qualify if you...
- Any mental illness such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, or dementia
- Neurological deficits including paresthesia, sensory loss, radiculopathy, or myelopathy
- Peripheral vascular diseases
- History of upper limb surgery
- Metal implants in the upper limbs
- Presence of any other serious pathology
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Shaikh zayed hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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Research Team
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Imran Amjad, PhD
CONTACT
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Imran Amjad, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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