Shoulder Proprioceptive Training During Immobilization of the Wrist

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA · Jul 4, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how a specific type of shoulder exercise program can help people who have recently fractured their wrist. When someone has a wrist fracture, they often have to keep their wrist immobilized (or still) for a period of time, which can sometimes lead to shoulder pain and muscle strain. The researchers want to find out if doing proprioceptive exercises—activities that help with balance and awareness of body position—can reduce pain, improve movement, and enhance quality of life for these patients during their recovery.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be at least 18 years old and have suffered a distal radius fracture (a common type of wrist fracture) within the last week. Those who meet these criteria will be randomly assigned to either a group that will do the shoulder exercises or a control group that will not do any exercises during the immobilization period. Throughout the study, researchers will compare the two groups to see if the exercise program makes a positive difference in managing pain and improving function. It's important to note that this trial is not yet recruiting participants, so there will be more information available once it begins.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult (equal or more than 18 y/o).
• • Suffering a distal radius fracture and being in the first week of the immobilization period.
• • Agree and sign informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Not had suffered a distal radius fracture and/or not being on the immobilization period.
• • Suffer any mental, cognitive, neurological or musculoskeletal disorder.
• • Previous injury or pathology of the shoulder diagnosed as fractures, instability, shoulder pain or capsulitis.
• • Previous shoulder surgery.
• • Have cervical pathology/impairment.