Clinical Research Directory

EFFECTS OF NERVE GLIDING EXERCISES ON ULNAR-SIDED WRIST PAIN

The purpose of this study is to learn if adding specific "nerve gliding" exercises to a standard physical therapy program helps reduce pain and improve hand function in people with ulnar-sided (pinky side) wrist pain. Participants who have had wrist pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive a standard treatment program that includes patient education, activity modification, massage, and ice application. One group will also perform specific nerve gliding exercises for the ulnar nerve. Researchers will evaulate pain level, hand function, strength, weight-bearing tolerance, and joint position sense at the beginning and after 4 weeks of treatment to see if the exercises provide extra benefit. The study treatment period lasts for 4 weeks.

Blood Flow Restriction for Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain

The purpose of this study is to determine the strength, pain and functional benefits of early, low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction (BFR) in ulnar-sided wrist pain treated nonoperatively with immobilization for 4-6 weeks. Hypothesis: patients in the BFR group with have improved grip strength and patient reported outcome measure scores compared to the control group.