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The Effects of Whirlpool and Contrast Bath in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Distal Radius Fracture
Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Summary
The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of whirlpool bath and contrast bath treatments on pain, disability, functionality and grip strength in patients with complex regional pain syndrome after distal radius fracture.
Official title: The Effects of Whirlpool Bath and Contrast Bath Treatments on Pain, Disability, Functionality and Grip Strength in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Distal Radius Fracture
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-01-31
Completion Date
2025-06-15
Last Updated
2025-01-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Whirlpool Bath
This group of participants will receive an exercise program consisting of 40 minutes hand-wrist range of motion exercises (passive, active assistive), stretching, strengthening exercises, whirlpool bath (32-38 °C) 20 minutes in total, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) 20 minutes in total for 4 weeks. 5 sessions per week for 20 sessions in the Physical Therapy department.
Contrast Bath
This group of participants will recieve an exercise program consisting of 40 minutes hand-wrist range of motion exercises (passive, active assistive), stretching, strengthening exercises, contrast bath therapy which consist of 4 minutes hot water (38°C) followed by 1 minute cold water (10°C) periods for 20 minutes in total, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) 20 minutes in total for 4 weeks. 5 sessions per week for 20 sessions in the Physical Therapy department.
Locations (1)
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Afyonkarahisar, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye)