Effects of Core Stabilization Approach on Patients With Upper Extremity Injuries

October 15, 2012 updated by: Cigdem Ayhan, Hacettepe University

Does Core Stabilization Enhance Neuromuscular Control and Functional Status of the Upper Extremity?

The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of the addition of core stabilization exercises to a traditional upper extremity rehabilitation program in upper extremity injuries.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Abnormal movement patterns are one of the most challenging problems during rehabilitation of the patients with upper extremity injuries. They usually decrease the functional status of the upper extremity and prevent isolated muscle activations. Dysfunction of the kinetic chain system plays an important role in the development of these movement patterns. Thus, multi-segmental rehabilitation strategies has recently gained considerable importance in upper extremity rehabilitation. Core stabilization is one of the most popular rehabilitation approaches preferred to enhance functional stability of the kinetic chain system and dynamic postural alignment during activities. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of core stabilization approach on functional status of the upper extremity and the amount of abnormal movement patterns. In addition, the factors affecting the abnormal movement patterns will be determined.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

27

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Ankara, Turkey, 06100
        • Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

25 years to 50 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Traumatic distal segment injuries (elbow and wrist)
  • Patients in their subacute stage.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Multiple joint problems
  • Bilateral extremity problems
  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
  • Trunk and lower extremity problems
  • Non-union fractures
  • Malignant ans systemic diseases

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Stabilization Group
A core stabilization plus traditional upper extremity rehabilitation approach was performed.
Other: Core Stabilization
A 6-week (3 days a week) exercise intervention including progressive core exercises was performed.
Other: Traditional upper extremity rehabilitation
A 6-week (3 days a week) exercise intervention of the injured joint based on the recovery process was performed.
Active Comparator: Control Group
A traditional upper extremity rehabilitation-only approach was performed.
Other: Traditional upper extremity rehabilitation
A 6-week (3 days a week) exercise intervention of the injured joint based on the recovery process was performed.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Upper extremity functional status
Time Frame: 30 minutes
Pain Range of motion Endurance Fatigue severity DASH
30 minutes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Measurement of abnormal movement patterns
Time Frame: 1 hour
Video analysis during two daily living activities (hand to mouth and opening doorknob) was recorded for both injured and uninjured extremity before and after the intervention.
1 hour

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Trunk muscle strength
Time Frame: 5 minutes
5 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hacettepe University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Edibe Ünal, PhD, Prof, Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 3, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 6, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

August 7, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 17, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 15, 2012

Last Verified

August 1, 2012

More Information

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Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 010T03102001

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