The purpose of this study was to investigate of the effectiveness of Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) on hand functionality in patients with Distal Radius Fracture (DRFx). This study was carried out on 36 patients. These patients were randomly assigned to two groups: classic treatment group (n=19) and GMI group (n=17). Both groups received a 8-week (2 days a week) physical therapy and rehabilitation intervention. Outcome measurements were based on upper extremity functional status (Disability of the Arm Shoulder Hand and Michigan Hand Questionnaire scores), pain (on the rest and during the activity with Visual Analog Scale), range of motion (wrist flexion, extension, ulnar/radial deviation, supination and pronation with goniometer), grip strength (standard grip strength with Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer; lateral, palmar and pinch strength with pinch meter).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
36
Graded Motor Imagery has three stages: Lateralisation (2 or 3 weeks) Motor Imagery (2 or 3 weeks) Mirror Therapy (2 or 3 weeks)
Medipol University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Physical Function and Symptoms
Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire scores range from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating higher degree of disability.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Pain intensity
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is used to evaluate pain intensity. The scale was consisted of a standard line labeled 0 on the left and 10 on the right. (0: no pain, 10: the worst pain).
Time frame: 8 weeks
Normal range of motion
Active range of motions of wrist regarding flexion, extension, ulnar deviation, radial deviation, supination and pronation were evaluated with universal goniometer and recorded as degree.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Grip Strength
Grip strength was measured in kilograms using a calibrated Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer with the elbow flexed to 90 degree.
Time frame: 8 weeks
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