Self-Myofascial Release Intervention and Mobile App in Patients With Hemophilic Ankle Arthropathy: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemophilic ankle arthropathy is manifested by degenerative functional alterations and chronic pain. Myofascial release techniques are used to treat soft tissue adhesions, relieve pain, and reduce tissue sensitivity.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a protocol using self-myofascial release with a foam roller to be applied in patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy.

Methods

Patients with ankle arthropathy (N=70) will be recruited, enrolled, and assigned to one of two groups-experimental or control-in a 1:1 allocation ratio. Patients will be recruited from 5 centers in different regions of Spain. Patient data will be collected at baseline, posttreatment, and follow-up. The primary outcome will be frequency of ankle joint blee

SUBMITTER: Merono-Gallut AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7428933 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature