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Comparison Of The Efficiencies Of Peloid Therapy and Paraffine Treatments In Patients With Hallux Rigidus
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Peloid treatment and Paraffin treatment for Hallux Rigidus. Completed, enrolled 80 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
In the study, the effects of peloid and paraffin treatments applied to symptomatic hallux rigidus patients on pain, functional status, quality of life and joint range of motion were evaluated and their effectiveness was compared.
Study Details
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Interventions
The patients in the first group; Peloid was applied to both feet at 42 °C for 2 weeks, 5 days a week, 10 sessions in total, 20 minutes each session. Peloid was applied in a layer of approximately 1.5-2 cm thick, then the foot was wrapped in a nylon bag and covered with a towel. After 20 minutes of application, the peloid layer was removed and disposed of in medical waste. The treatment area was cleaned with soft cloths moistened with hot water and the session was ended. In addition to peloid therapy, a home exercise program including joint range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises for the 1st MTF with 3 sets of 10 repetitions was described for the patients to do simultaneously.
The patients in the second group were given paraffin treatment on both feet by dipping method, for 2 weeks, 5 days a week, 10 sessions in total, 20 minutes each session. After the foot was dipped and removed 10 times, it was wrapped in a nylon bag and left for 20 minutes. Then the paraffin was peeled off the feet and disposed of in medical waste. Likewise, a home exercise program including joint range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises for the 1st MTF with 3 sets of 10 repetitions was described for them to do simultaneously.