Effectiveness of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and muscle energy technique (MET) on post-operative elbow stiffness: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stiffness is a common complication following trauma and surgeries around the elbow, which can result in upper limb functional disabilities. Soft tissue mobilization techniques such as Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) have limited evidence in elbow rehabilitation. This study aimed to compare their effects on postoperative elbow stiffness.

Methodology

26 subjects were recruited (13 each group) with postoperative elbow stiffness (minimum 6 weeks post surgery) and randomly allocated in two groups: IASTM and MET. Pain [Numeric Pain Rating Scale NPRS)], ROM (Goniometer), and Function [Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS)] were assessed at baseline and post-intervent

SUBMITTER: Bhosale P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10566405 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature