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Effect of Physiotherapy Treatment in Post Dislocation Stiffness of Elbow: A Single Case Study
Authors Name:
Dr.Vaishali Kale
, Dr.Neha Naik
Unique Id:
IJSDR1903024
Published In:
Volume 4 Issue 3, March-2019
Abstract:
30 years old male who is Barbour by occupation had a history of directly fall on right elbow 5 months back and was diagnosed as posterior dislocation of elbow. Patient came to orthopedic physiotherapy department with chief complain of right elbow pain with difficulty in moving right elbow. On examination, restriction in elbow flexion and extension range of motion and tightness of right biceps brachii seen. The intervention was carried out for 2 sessions per week for 5 months. The patient was treated with active range of motion exercises, maitland mobilization, gravity assisted stretch and dry needling. After intervention pain was reduced (VAS score from 7 to 2) and elbow extension range of motion was improved (from 95O to 130O). This case report results suggest that physiotherapy treatment helps in reducing pain and increasing range of motion.
"Effect of Physiotherapy Treatment in Post Dislocation Stiffness of Elbow: A Single Case Study", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.4, Issue 3, page no.138 - 141, March-2019, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR1903024.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR1903024
Registration ID:190194
Published In: Volume 4 Issue 3, March-2019
DOI (Digital Object Identifier):
Page No: 138 - 141
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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