The Effect of Mulligan and GMI on Distal Radius Proprioception
NCT ID: NCT07288060
Last Updated: 2025-12-18
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Basic Information
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ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
NA
33 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-11-01
2026-11-15
Brief Summary
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It has been observed that proprioception is impaired after distal radius fracture, affecting muscle tone and postural reflexes. Our study will examine proprioception measurements with an electrogonometer (K Force Sens) and universal goniometer and the effectiveness of MWM and progressive motor imagery treatments.
The study is designed as a one-blind randomized study and a total of 33 patients between the ages of 25-65 who were treated with volar plate screws after distal radius fracture will be included. Patients will be randomized as 11 people and one group will be treated with Mulligan Mobilisation in addition to conventional physiotherapy and the other group will be treated with Graded motor imagery techniques in addition to conventional physiotherapy. The control group will receive only conventional physiotherapy.
Clinical Follow-up Form, Proprioception, Kinesiophobia, Hand Grip strength, Muscle strength, Pain, and functional evaluations will be performed 2 times in total, just before the patient starts physical therapy after surgery and at the end of the 6-week treatment.
A goniometer and electrogoniometer will be used to measure proprioception. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and algometer will be used to determine the pain assessment. Jamar's hand grip strength meter and Digital Handheld Dynamometer will be used for muscle strength assessment. Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale will be used to measure the level of kinesiophobia. Patient Rated Wrist/Hand Evaluation (PRWHE) will be used to evaluate the functionality of the patients.
Proprioception evaluation in the upper extremity is limited in the literature, and it will be an original study to examine the relationship between the two measurements after distal radius fracture surgery; in addition, it will be the first study to examine graded motor imagery and mulligan Mobilisation in terms of treatment efficacy.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Conventional physiotherapy
This group of participants will receive only standard care, defined as conventional physiotherapy, during their rehabilitation process following distal radius fracture surgery. The treatment program will commence at the 6th week post-surgery and will be applied twice a week for 6 weeks (totaling 12 sessions), with each session lasting an average of 30-35 minutes. Conventional physiotherapy includes joint range of motion exercises (flexion, extension, ulnar/radial deviation for the wrist; supination/pronation for the elbow) for 10 repetitions. Strengthening exercises, utilizing Theraband for wrist movements (10 repetitions) and Powerweb/Theraputty for grip strength (10 repetitions), will be applied, with resistance levels set at approximately 60-70% of the 1 Repetition Maximum method. Additionally, Closed Kinetic Chain exercises (wall press, plyometric wall push-ups, crawling, and push-ups after week 5) will be incorporated starting from the 3rd week of conventional treatment.
Conventional Physiotherapy
Patients receive the standard physical therapy program only.
Mulligan Mobilisation Group
The Mulligan Group will receive Mobilization With Movement (Mulligan MWM) techniques in addition to conventional physiotherapy, aiming to achieve pain-free movement by correcting the "positional fault" in the joint. The treatment will be administered for 6 weeks starting from the 6th week post-surgery, with 2 sessions per week (totaling 12 sessions) , and the MWM component will last approximately 15-20 minutes. MWM techniques, which must be performed pain-free, are initiated with the lateral glide of the carpal row and include continuous lateral glide to improve wrist flexion and extension. Furthermore, MWM of the distal and proximal radioulnar joint to improve supination will be added to the program starting from the 3rd week. Each mobilization is applied as 3 sets of 10 repetitions , with a rest period of 15-20 seconds between sets. To ensure continuous pain-free movement, patients will also be taught self-mobilization (10 repetitions) to be performed at home.
Conventional Physiotherapy
Patients receive the standard physical therapy program only.
Mulligan Mobilisation
In addition to conventional therapy, Mobilization With Movement (MWM) techniques are applied, focusing on achieving pain-free motion. These techniques include lateral glides of the carpal row and wrist flexion/extension/supination movements, performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions, and patients are taught self-mobilization.
Graded motor imagery(GMI) Group
The Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) Group will implement a three-phase protocol aimed at supporting functional recovery by increasing neuroplasticity, in addition to conventional physiotherapy. The treatment will begin at the 6th week post-surgery and will be administered for 6 weeks at 2 sessions per week (12 sessions total), with the GMI component lasting approximately 15-20 minutes. The protocol is designed so that each of the three phases lasts one to two weeks due to immobilization constraints. Phase 1 (Lateralization Training) (the first 2 weeks) involves the patient correctly and quickly identifying whether presented images are of the right or left hand. Phase 2 (Explicit Motor Imagery) (the remaining 4 weeks) requires the patient to visualize movements of the affected wrist in various positions mentally, a process that is tracked via a dedicated website.Finally, during Phase 3 (Mirror Therapy), the patient moves the unaffected hand while observing its reflection, creating the illus
Conventional Physiotherapy
Patients receive the standard physical therapy program only.
Graded Motor Imagery (GMI)
This arm adds a three-phase protocol designed to target neuroplasticity. The protocol includes: Lateralization (right/left hand recognition), Explicit Motor Imagery (mental visualization of movement), and Mirror Therapy. The second phase is uniquely tracked via an internet-based platform for home exercises, which records response times and accuracy
Interventions
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Conventional Physiotherapy
Patients receive the standard physical therapy program only.
Mulligan Mobilisation
In addition to conventional therapy, Mobilization With Movement (MWM) techniques are applied, focusing on achieving pain-free motion. These techniques include lateral glides of the carpal row and wrist flexion/extension/supination movements, performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions, and patients are taught self-mobilization.
Graded Motor Imagery (GMI)
This arm adds a three-phase protocol designed to target neuroplasticity. The protocol includes: Lateralization (right/left hand recognition), Explicit Motor Imagery (mental visualization of movement), and Mirror Therapy. The second phase is uniquely tracked via an internet-based platform for home exercises, which records response times and accuracy
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Clinical diagnosis of distal radius fracture
* Indicated for surgical treatment
* Surgical fixation performed using plate and screw technique
* Willing and able to provide informed consent and participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
* Presence of additional orthopedic, neurological, or cardiovascular disorders
* History of surgery involving the ipsilateral upper extremity within the past 6 months
* Visual or hearing impairment that would interfere with adherence to treatment or study assessments
25 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Biruni University
OTHER
Istanbul University
OTHER
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
OTHER
Istanbul Aydın University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Barış CELBEK
Lecturer
Locations
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Istanbul Aydın University
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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424S042
Identifier Type: OTHER_GRANT
Identifier Source: secondary_id
04.04.2025/07
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id