Manual treatment involves techniques based on the principles of moving the joint faces and separating the joint gap, and soft tissues mobilization techniques. The use of manual therapy in hemophilia is gradually increasing although it previously described as a contraindication. The utility and use of strengthening exercises in hemophilia has been going on for a long time. In this study, the effect of manual therapy and strengthening exercises joint was investigated in hemophilic arthropathy of the elbow.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of strengthening exercises and manual therapy on bleeding frequency, pain, range of motion, muscle strength, arm circumference, joint health, functionality and quality of life in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation of hemophilic arthropathy of the elbow. Seventeen adolescent and young adult hemophilic individuals aged 12-30 years with elbow arthropathy were included in the study. The individuals were divided into the two groups via simple randomisation as Manuel Therapy and Exercise Group (MTEG) and Home Exercise Group (HEG). The individuals in HEG were given strengthening exercises as a home program. Those in the MTEG were applied manual therapy by the physiotherapist and were given supervised strengthening exercises. All treatments were performed 3 times a week for 5 weeks totally 15 sessions. Frequency of bleeding was evaluated with number of bleeding in the last 5 weeks. Numerical Pain Scale was used for activity and resting pain. Range of motion and muscle strength were measured with universal goniometer and digital dynamometer, respectively. The Quick-DASH questionnaire and Oxford Elbow Score were used for the functionality of the upper extremity and quality of life, respectively. The joint health status was evaluated with Hemophilia Joint Health Score-Elbow Point and Hospital for Special Surgery-Elbow Scoring System. Evaluations were made by the same physiotherapist before and after treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Manual therapy includes techniques applied to elbow joints and surrounding tissues
Strengthening exercises used in this study includes resistant exercises to increase muscle strength of upper extremity
Cukurova University
Adana, Sarıcam, Turkey (Türkiye)
Hemophilia Joint Health Score
We used the elbow point of Joint Health Status. Elbow Point is scored 0-20. A high score indicates that arthropathy findings worsen
Time frame: 5 week
Frequency of bleeding
It was evaluated wit bleeding number in elbow joint over last 5 week
Time frame: 5 week
Numerical Pain Scale
It was used for evaluation of activity and resting pain.
Time frame: 5 week
Range of motion
It was measured with universal goniometer.
Time frame: 5 week
Muscle strength
It was measured with digital dynamometer (Lafayette hand-held dynamometer)
Time frame: 5 week
Functionality of the upper extremity
Quick-Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire was used.
Time frame: 5 week
Oxford Elbow Score
It was used for evaluation of Quality of life.
Time frame: 5 week
Physical status of the elbow
Hospital for Special Surgery-Elbow Scoring System was used.
Time frame: 5 week
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