The cross-training phenomenon is the increase in muscle strength in the contralateral limb when one limb is exercised. Limited studies have shown that it prevents immobilisation-induced muscle weakness in healthy volunteers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of strengthening the contralateral extremity on muscle strength and range of motion in the immobilised extremity in patients who had undergone immobilisation for forearm fractures.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
42
Participants' isokinetic strength measurements will be assessed using the Cybex II Humac Norm isokinetic dynamometer. A strengthening programme will be performed for a total of 12 sessions, 3 days a week for 4 weeks, at 20 degrees of flexion, 20 degrees of extension, 60-90 and 180 degrees/s speed. At the beginning and end of the 12th session, isokinetic and isometric muscle performance tests will be performed on the healthy wrist, and isometric wrist flexor and extensor strength measurements will be performed in neutral position 1 week after removal of the cast on the fractured wrist.
The immobilised limb was given finger grip exercises.
Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Wrist isometric flexion muscle strength
The isometric flexion strength of the fractured wrist will be measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at the first week after immobilisation has ceased.
Time frame: 1 year
Wrist isometric extansion muscle strength
The isometric extansion strength of the fractured wrist will be measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at the first week after immobilisation has ceased.
Time frame: 1 year
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