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The Effects of Graded Motor Imagery Training Program in Patients With Flexor Tendon Repair

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Flexor Tendon Repair
Interventions
Other: exercises
Other: Exercises and Education
Registration Number
NCT06088173
Lead Sponsor
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Brief Summary

The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of graded motor imagery training applied during the immobilization period on hand functions, range of motion, proprioception and kinesiophobia before and after the rehabilitation program in patients with flexor tendon repair.

Detailed Description

After flexor tendon repair, conditions such as limitation of joint movement in the injured finger, contracture, decreased proprioception, decreased hand function and skills during activities of daily living may occur due to one or more reasons. Various protocols have been applied in rehabilitation after flexor tendon repair, but the search for new treatment methods to achieve the best results continues. In this study, our aim is to reorganize the cortex and incorporate graded motor imagery training, which has been proven to be more effective in the treatment of chronic pain but promising in terms of increasing body awareness, proprioception and function, into flexor tendon rehabilitation to provide flexor tendon repair patients with more functional results and to contribute to the search for new treatment methods in the literature.

The participants who volunteered to take part in the study will be randomly divided into two groups, namely the Early passive mobilization group (Group 1) and the graded motor imagery (GMI) training (Group 2) using a computerassisted randomization program. After the groups are assigned, Group 1 will receive Modified Kleinert protocol and Group 2 will receive GMI training in addition to Modified Kleinert protocol with the help of hand recognize mobile application. A total of 6 weeks of treatment will be applied. GMI will be taught in sessions and practice will be continued at home. Both groups will use a short modified Kleinert splint for postoperatif 6 weeks. This splint does not allow the use of the hand but allows passive flexion and active extension with the help of a tire. GMI training will be given and practiced as soon as rehabilitation starts. The progression will be 2 weeks lateralization 2 weeks imagery 2 weeks mirror therapy and when the splint is removed at the end of postop 6 weeks. In the remaining sessions, standard rehabilitation will be continued in both groups.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
26
Inclusion Criteria
  • Becoming a volunteer
  • Being between the ages of 18-65
  • Having undergone primary flexor tendon repair
  • Being in postoperative week 0-3
  • Injury at zone 1-3 level
  • At least one of the FDS and FDP tendons is severed
  • Be able to use an Android phone
Exclusion Criteria
  • Tendon transfer
  • Orthopedic, neurologic, rheumatologic disease in the related extremity
  • Associated fracture or nerve injury (except digital nerve)
  • Cognitive impairment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Early Passive Mobilization GroupexercisesThis group will be given Modifiye Kleinert Protocol based rehabilitation
Graded Motor Imagery Training GroupExercises and EducationThis group will be given Modifiye Kleinert Protocol and Graded Motor Imagery Training
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobiabaseline, postoperative 6th week, postoperatif 8th week

TSK is a self-reported questionnaire that quantifies fear of movement, or (re)injury. In its original form, the TSK is a 17 item assessment checklist. \[1\] It uses a 4-point Likert scale (Strongly Disagree-Disagree-Agree-Strongly Agree) with statements that have been later linked to the model of fear-avoidance, fear of work-related activities, fear of movement, and fear of re-injury.

Quick-DASHbaseline, postoperative 6th week, postoperatif 8th week

The QuickDASH is an abbreviated version of the original DASH outcome measure. In comparison to the original 30 item DASH outcome measure, the QuickDASH only contains 11 items. It is a questionnaire that measures an individual's ability to complete tasks, absorb forces, and severity of symptoms. The QuickDASH tool uses a 5-point Likert scale from which the patient can select an appropriate number corresponding to his/her severity/function level.

Duruöz Hand Indexbaseline, postoperative 6th week, postoperatif 8th week

18 questions regarding ability to carry out manual tasks. Questions are grouped in five domains: In the kitchen (8), dressing (2), hygiene (2), in the office (2), and other (4).

The patient is instructed to answer each question in terms of the level of difficulty they experience completing various tasks without help from another person or assistive device. Individual items are scored on a 6-point Likert scale where 0=without difficulty and 5=impossible. The 18 individual scores are summed to obtain a composite score The total score ranges from 0-90 with higher scores indicating poorer hand functioning

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Active Range of Motionbaseline, postoperative 6th week, postoperatif 8th week

measured with a finger goniometer

Passive Range of Motionbaseline, postoperative 6th week, postoperatif 8th week

measured with a finger goniometer

Visual Analog Scalebaseline, postoperative 6th week, postoperatif 8th week

The patient marks on the line the point that they feel represents their perception of their current state. 0 represents no pain and 10 represents unbearable pa,n. The VAS score is determined by measuring in millimetres from the left hand end of the line to the point that the patient marks.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

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Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, Turkey

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