Clinical Trial: Effects of Core Stabilization Approach on Patients With Upper Extremity Injuries
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Does Core Stabilization Enhance Neuromuscular Control and Functional Status of the Upper Extremity?
Brief Summary: The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of the addition of core stabilization exercises to a traditional upper extremity rehabilitation program in upper extremity injuries.
Detailed Summary: Abnormal movement patterns are one of the most challenging problems during rehabilitation of the patients with upper extremity injuries. They usually decrease the functional status of the upper extremity and prevent isolated muscle activations. Dysfunction of the kinetic chain system plays an important role in the development of these movement patterns. Thus, multi-segmental rehabilitation strategies has recently gained considerable importance in upper extremity rehabilitation. Core stabilization is one of the most popular rehabilitation approaches preferred to enhance functional stability of the kinetic chain system and dynamic postural alignment during activities. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of core stabilization approach on functional status of the upper extremity and the amount of abnormal movement patterns. In addition, the factors affecting the abnormal movement patterns will be determined.
Sponsor: Hacettepe University
Current Primary Outcome: Upper extremity functional status [ Time Frame: 30 minutes ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome: Measurement of abnormal movement patterns [ Time Frame: 1 hour ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Measurement of abnormal movement patterns [ Time Frame: 1 hour ]
Information By: Hacettepe University
Dates:
Date Received: August 3, 2012
Date Started: March 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: October 15, 2012
Last Verified: August 2012
