Triceps Taping on Elbow Flexion Tightness in Extended Erb's Palsy

MTI University32 enrolled

Overview

To determine the role of using Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy.

PURPOSE: To determine the role of using Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy. BACKGROUND: BACKGROUND Neglecting or even delay in Brachial plexus birth palsy management, may result in substantial and chronic impairment. Physiotherapy, microsurgical nerve reconstruction, secondary joint corrections, and muscle transpositions are employed to help the child maximize function in the affected upper extremity. Kinesiology taping can have an effect on muscle performance and support joint by improving proprioception, normalizing muscle tone, correct the inappropriate positions and stimulate skin receptors. The possible effect of kinesiotaping on muscle strength has been investigated by numerous researchers that have theorized that kinesiotaping facilitates an immediate increase in muscle strength by generating a concentric pull on the fascia. HYPOTHESES: There will be no role of Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy. RESEARCH QUESTION: Is there a role of using Kinesiology tape in preventing elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Deformity Flexion

Interventions

Kinesio TapeOTHER

Elastic Kinesiology Tape

Physical therapy programOTHER

designed physical therapy program

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 3 MonthsMax age: 6 Months

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Inclusion Criteria: * 3-6 months of age * had unilateral extended BPBP involving cervical 5, 6, and 7 roots lesion * based on an EMG referral by a physiatrist * had positive grasp reflex on both sides * had asymmetrical Moro reflex on the affected side. Exclusion Criteria: \- surgical interferences arm fracture or dislocations hypersensitivity to latex and adhesive tapes

Locations (1)

Faculty pf physical therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Egypt

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Elbow extension ROM

The range of motion of the extension of the elbow will be measured by smartphone goniometer "G-Pro" and recorded in "degrees"

Time frame: 3 months

Secondary Outcomes

muscle strength

elbow flexors and extensors muscle strength will be measured using the "Toronto Active Movement Scale" and recorded by number scale from 0-7; 0 meaning no contraction while 7 mean normal power

Time frame: 3 months

Central Contacts

Radwa S Ahmed, MSc

CONTACT

+201004008503 radwa.said@pt.mti.edu.eg

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