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Synergistic Effects of A1 Pulley Stretching Along With Tendon Gliding Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion, and Hand Grip Strength in Post-operative Patients of Trigger Finger.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating A1 pulley stretching, Tendon Gliding exercises, and 1 other intervention for Trigger Finger. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The study was conducted to determine the synergistic effects of A1 pulley stretching along with tendon gliding exercises on pain, range of motion, and hand grip strength in post-operative patients of trigger finger
Study Details
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Interventions
Participants comfortably seated with the arm supported on a table. The right palm placed on the couch, and the middle fingers positioned alternately on a wooden block at a 45° angle. Participants flex the middle finger while the therapist provides resistance to induce an isometric contraction. Duration and Repetitions: * Each stretch: 15-30 seconds * 10 repetitions per session * sets with 30-60 seconds rest Frequency: Three times per week during therapy sessions
5 glide × 3 sets: * Open Palm * Hook Fist * Tabletop * Half Fist * Full Fist Each glide is performed in a controlled, pain-free manner. Frequency: Three weekly supervised sessions.
Heat therapy gloves for 10 minutes TENS with frequency of 80-100 Hz at low intensity having pulse duration of 50-80μs for 10 minutes. Paraffin wax bath at 52 degree centigrade 10 times for 15 minutes a day.