Triceps Taping on Elbow Flexion Tightness in Extended Erb's Palsy

Last updated: September 2, 2020
Sponsor: MTI University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Birth Defects

Holoprosencephaly

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04491812
P.T.REC/012/001922
  • Ages 3-6
  • All Genders

Study Summary

To determine the role of using Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 3-6 months of age

  • had unilateral extended BPBP involving cervical 5, 6, and 7 roots lesion

  • based on an EMG referral by a physiatrist

  • had positive grasp reflex on both sides

  • had asymmetrical Moro reflex on the affected side.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • surgical interferences arm fracture or dislocations hypersensitivity to latex andadhesive tapes

Study Design

Total Participants: 32
Study Start date:
August 10, 2020
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2020

Study Description

PURPOSE:

To determine the role of using Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy.

BACKGROUND:

BACKGROUND Neglecting or even delay in Brachial plexus birth palsy management, may result in substantial and chronic impairment. Physiotherapy, microsurgical nerve reconstruction, secondary joint corrections, and muscle transpositions are employed to help the child maximize function in the affected upper extremity. Kinesiology taping can have an effect on muscle performance and support joint by improving proprioception, normalizing muscle tone, correct the inappropriate positions and stimulate skin receptors. The possible effect of kinesiotaping on muscle strength has been investigated by numerous researchers that have theorized that kinesiotaping facilitates an immediate increase in muscle strength by generating a concentric pull on the fascia.

HYPOTHESES:

There will be no role of Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy.

RESEARCH QUESTION:

Is there a role of using Kinesiology tape in preventing elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy?

Connect with a study center

  • Faculty pf physical therapy, Cairo University

    Giza,
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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