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Early NMES and Mirror Therapy Interventions During Immobilization of Distal Radius Fracture

Distal Radius Fracture

Current practice for distal radius fractures is to begin rehabilitation after immobilization to remediate the resulting impairments. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation and mirror therapy are strategies that integrate neurological and musculoskeletal activation, that may be beneficial for mitigating the resulting impairments if applied during immobilization. The study aim is to determine whether neuromuscular stimulation and mirror therapy interventions can be implemented during immobilization for distal radius fractures to minimize the resulting impairments when compared to standard rehabilitation.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 to 80

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Sustained a distal radius fracture in the last 3 weeks being managed conservatively in a cast
* Able to understand instructions in English
* Able to give informed consent (no known cognitive impairment that would limit this)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive disorders that would preclude the participant from following instructions and engaging in the home interventions
* Visual impairments that limit ability to engage in NMES and mirror therapy interventions
* Superficial metal implants in the injured arm
* Cancer (active)
* Severe peripheral vascular disease
* Thrombophlebitis in injured arm

Study Location

Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Center
Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Center
London, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Joy MacDermid, PhD

Study Sponsored By
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute and Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05925673