Effects of Kaltenborn Versus Mulligan Techniques in Rheumatoid Arthritis.

June 11, 2024 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Kaltenborn Versus Mulligan Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Of The Wrist.

This project was a randomized control trial conducted to check the effects of kaltenborn versus mulligan techniques on pain ,range of motion and functional disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist The inflammatory polyarthritis that primarily affects the tiny joints is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune illness. It is characterized by synovial joint degeneration, joint swelling, and joint discomfort, which can result in disability and early death .All patients of chronic stage,convenience sampling technique was used,subjects following eligibility criteria from Shaikh zayed hospital lahore ,were randomly allocated into two groups ,baseline assessment was done.Group A participants were given Kaltenborn mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy.Group B participants were given Mulligan mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy.Post intervention assessment was done via,VAS(visual analogue scale),goniometric measurements of wrist ranges,and QUICK DASH score.3 sessions per week were given,Data was analyzed by using SPSS.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Rheumatoid arthritis is among the most commonly reported problems to physicians, orthopedics and physical therapist.Even before reporting to clinics there is a long history of using over the counter pain killers.Pain avoidance behaviors let the joint stiff so much that a clinician help is sought.Most times the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not known therefore it is term as "autoimmune disorder".There is a vast literature regarding the management of rheumatoid arthritis and yet after the decades of research there are gaps in the treatment plan.In modern age of health care it is common goal of every health care to make patient self sufficient as early as possible .The self care model has new treatment protocols All patients of chronic stage,convenience sampling technique was used, subjects following eligibility criteria from Shaikh zayed hospital lahore ,were randomly allocated into two groups ,baseline assessment was done. Group A participants were given Kaltenborn mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy .Group B participants were given Mulligan mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy. Post intervention assessment was done via,VAS(visual analogue scale),goniometric measurements of wrist ranges ,and QUICK DASH score.3 sessions per week were given,Data was analyzed by using SPSS. .This study has compared the effectiveness of kaltenborn versus mulligan mobilization on pain,range of motion and functional disabilty in patients with rheumatoid arthitis of the wrist.The current study was narrative in a way that in literature there is no comparison of two different mobilizations about treating rheumatoid arthritis.These two mobilizations were employed to see which is more effective to improve pain,range of motion and functional disability in rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

34

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 Contact

Study Contact Backup

  • Name: Imran Amjad, PhD
  • Phone Number: 0515481826

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
        • Recruiting
        • Shaikh Zayed Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Aqsa Arshad, Ms-OMPT

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age group between 18 to 65 years. Patients with less than 15degrees of flexion and 30 degrees of extension.
  • Male and female both are included.
  • Patients with chronic RA.
  • Consider only those patients with Ra factor positive. Patients with less than 10degrees of radial deviation and 15 degrees of ulnar deviation.
  • Patients willing to participate in the whole treatment session and follow up.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who had any mental illness (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, Dementia etc)
  • Patients who had any neurological deficit(paresthesia ,sensory loss, radiculopathy ,myleopathy)
  • Peripheral vascular diseases.
  • Any history of surgery related to upper limb.
  • Patients having metal implants in the upper limbs. Patients with any other serious pathology .

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
Active Comparator: Kaltenborn Technique
Per participant was randomized to receive weekly low grade Kaltenborn manual mobilization(grade I).Any tightening of the connective tissues surrounding the joint gave (grade II) and oscillations followed by additional stretching gave (grade III).For wrist joints, Kaltenborn mobilization was performed to improve wrist flexion, extension ,radial and ulnar deviation.The duration of intervention will be 4 weeks,3 sessions per week, a total of 12 sessions will be given to the study participants.Each session will be last for 30 minutes .Conventional physical therapy will be given to the participants along with the kaltenborn mobilization.
Other: Kaltenborn
Per participant was randomized to receive low grade Kaltenborn manual mobilization(grade I).Any tightening of the connective tissues surrounding the joint (grade II) or oscillations followed by additional stretching (grade III).Kaltenborm mobilization is performed for wrist flexion,extension,radial and ulnar deviation.The duration of intervention will be 4 weeks,3 sessions per week, a total of 12 sessions will be given to the study participants. Each session will be last for 30 minutes .Conventional physical therapy will be given to the participants along with kaltenborn.
Experimental: Mulligan Technique
Per participant gave concurrent application of sustained accessory mobilization applied by a therapist and an active physiological movement to end range applied by the patient . Mulligan mobilization was performed for wrist flexion and extension,(in the form of a fist)MCP joint flexion and extension,Thumb IC joint flexion and extension ,abduction and adduction of fingers.. The duration of intervention will be 4 weeks,3 sessions per week, a total of 12 sessions will be given to the study participants . Each session will last for 30 minutes .Conventional physical therapy will be given to the participants along with mulligan mobilization.
Other: Mulligan
Per participant gave concurrent application of sustained accessory mobilization applied by a therapist and an active physiological movement to end range applied by the patient. Mulligan mobilization is performed for wrist flexion and extension(in the form of fist)MCP joint flexion and extension,Thumb IC joint flexion and extension, abduction and adduction of fingers, The duration of intervention will be 4weeks,3 sessions per week ,a total of 12 sessions will be given to the study participants .Each session will last for 30 minutes. Conventional physical therapy will be given to the participants along with conventional physiotherapy.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
VAS(visual analogue scale)
Time Frame: 4 weeks
The visual analogue scale measures pain intensity .it consists of a 10cm line, with two end points representing 0 ('no pain')and 10('worst pain').The patient rate their current level of pain by placing a mark on the line. .
4 weeks
GONIOMETER
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Goniometer is an instrument used to determine range of motion in patients joint .During rehabilitation, a goniometer would also be used to measure what progress has been achieved in returning back to normal range of motion.In rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist , goniometer measures the range of flexion ,extension ,radial and ulnar deviation of the wrist joint .
4 weeks
QUICK DASH
Time Frame: 4weeks
It is the 11 item questionnaire that measures upper extremity specific symptoms and disability. It can be used to access any region of the upper extremity. The first 6 items measure the degree of difficulty in performing various physical activities and the other five items related to quality of sleeping, social activities ,daily activities and the intensity of pain and numbness.
4weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Hajra Anwer, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 23, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 5, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 6, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 11, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 11, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

June 14, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 14, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 11, 2024

Last Verified

June 1, 2024

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR&AHS/23/01109

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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