Triceps Taping on Elbow Flexion Tightness in Extended Erb's Palsy

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Deformity Flexion
• Interventions: Other: Physical therapy program; Other: Kinesio Tape

• Registration Number: NCT04491812
• Lead Sponsor: MTI University

Brief Summary

To determine the role of using Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy.

Detailed Description

PURPOSE:

To determine the role of using Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy.

BACKGROUND:

BACKGROUND Neglecting or even delay in Brachial plexus birth palsy management, may result in substantial and chronic impairment. Physiotherapy, microsurgical nerve reconstruction, secondary joint corrections, and muscle transpositions are employed to help the child maximize function in the affected upper extremity. Kinesiology taping can have an effect on muscle performance and support joint by improving proprioception, normalizing muscle tone, correct the inappropriate positions and stimulate skin receptors. The possible effect of kinesiotaping on muscle strength has been investigated by numerous researchers that have theorized that kinesiotaping facilitates an immediate increase in muscle strength by generating a concentric pull on the fascia.

HYPOTHESES:

There will be no role of Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy.

RESEARCH QUESTION:

Is there a role of using Kinesiology tape in preventing elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy?

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-07-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-07-27
• Study First Posted: 2020-07-29
• Study Start: 2020-08-10
• Status Verified: 2020-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-09-02
• Last Update Posted: 2020-09-04
• Primary Completion: 2020-09-10
• Study Completion: 2020-11-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

• 3-6 months of age
• had unilateral extended BPBP involving cervical 5, 6, and 7 roots lesion
• based on an EMG referral by a physiatrist
• had positive grasp reflex on both sides
• had asymmetrical Moro reflex on the affected side.

Exclusion Criteria

• surgical interferences arm fracture or dislocations hypersensitivity to latex and adhesive tapes

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
physical therapy program	Physical therapy program	the control group recieved only the physical therapy program
Kinesiotaping	Kinesio Tape	kinesiotaping of the triceps muscle applied to the study group alongside the physical therapy program

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Elbow extension ROM	3 months	The range of motion of the extension of the elbow will be measured by smartphone goniometer "G-Pro" and recorded in "degrees"

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
muscle strength	3 months	elbow flexors and extensors muscle strength will be measured using the "Toronto Active Movement Scale" and recorded by number scale from 0-7; 0 meaning no contraction while 7 mean normal power

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty pf physical therapy, Cairo University; 🇪🇬 Giza, Egypt