A Research Protocol on Effectiveness of Active Release Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Strength in middle – aged individuals with post-operative wrist stiffness: Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Wrist injury are the most common type of injury seen in young individuals due to RTA and traumatic injuries, which affects individuals function of daily living. the most common mechanism of injury for wrist fracture is direct trauma, fall on outstretched hand, which require surgical intervention to correct the deformity following the injury stiffness is the most common complication leading to difficulty in toileting activities, and activities of daily living.  The aim of this protocol is to assess and compare the effectiveness of active release technique versus myofascial release technique along with conventional physiotherapy protocol including exercises like strengthening and stretching to maintain the new achieved range of motion. the outcome measures uses for the study for assessment is range of motion using goniometer, strength using dynamometer, and pain using numerical pain rating scale. the assessment will be perform at the beginning, after one week and final assessment at the end of the study to check the effectiveness of the intervention.