58
Participants
Start Date
July 18, 2024
Primary Completion Date
June 1, 2025
Study Completion Date
June 20, 2025
Isometric training of thumb muscles
Isometric training for thumb extension, abduction, radial and ulnar deviation will be performed in 3 sessions/ week for 4 weeks. The exercise protocol will begin with training using manual resistance and progress with training against resistance of elastic band and theraband.I
Eccentric training for thumb muscles
In Group B, eccentric training for thumb extension, abduction, radial and ulnar deviation will be performed in 3 sessions/ week for 4 weeks. The exercise protocol will begin with training using unweighted and weighted hammer curls and progress with training using elastic band, dumbbell and theraband.
Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound for symptom management
RECRUITING
Foundation University College of Physcial Therapy, Rawalpindi
Foundation University Islamabad
OTHER