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Conditions

Stiff Hand

Keywords

joint mobilizationhand function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

Range of Motion
Total Active Motion (TAM) assessed by metal finger goniometer.
Assessments were performed at baseline, at the end of treatment (4 weeks), and at the 8-week follow-up.
Grip Strength
Grip Strength was assessed by Jamar dynamometer (gross grip, pinch, pulp, lateral, tripod)
Assessments were performed at baseline, at the end of treatment (4 weeks), and at the 8-week follow-up.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire
Assessments were performed at baseline, at the end of treatment (4 weeks), and at the 8-week follow-up.

Study Arms (2)

Joint mobilization with conventional physiotherapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Joint Mobilization with Conventional Physiotherapy

Conventional Physiotherapy Only

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Other: Conventional Physiotherapy Only

Interventions

Joint Mobilization with Conventional PhysiotherapyOther

Participants received conventional physiotherapy program (classical massage, scar massage, active and resistive hand-wrist exercises, adhesive bandage for edema control) in addition to joint mobilization. Joint mobilization was initiated at minimum 6 weeks post-injury or surgery. Participants were seated with forearm in neutral position. The joint proximal to the mobilized segment was stabilized. Distraction force was applied in the distal direction. Volar glides (8-12 repetitions) were applied for flexion deficits and dorsal glides for extension deficits according to the convex-concave rule, with each glide held at end range for approximately 30 seconds. Mobilization was applied for 4-6 minutes per joint. Total session duration: approximately 30 minutes. Frequency: 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks (12 sessions total).

Joint mobilization with conventional physiotherapy

Conventional Physiotherapy Only

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years

Sexall

Healthy VolunteersNo

Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

Hand or forearm injury managed conservatively or surgically
Stiff hand criteria confirmed by Modified Weeks Test (0-20° difference between pre- and post-conditioning passive ROM)

Sponsors & Collaborators

Pamukkale University
Otherlead

Study Sites (1)

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Related Publications (2)

Glasgow C, Tooth LR, Fleming J. Mobilizing the stiff hand: combining theory and evidence to improve clinical outcomes. J Hand Ther. 2010 Oct-Dec;23(4):392-400; quiz 401. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2010.05.005. Epub 2010 Sep 9.
PMID: 20828988BACKGROUND
Weeks PM, Wray RC Jr, Kuxhaus M. The results of non-operative management of stiff joints in the hand. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1978 Jan;61(1):58-63. doi: 10.1097/00006534-197801000-00010.
PMID: 145602BACKGROUND

Study Officials

Umut Eraslan
Pamukkale University
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Enrollment

34 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).

Study Design

Study Type: interventional
Phase: not applicable
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Masking: NONE
Purpose: TREATMENT
Intervention Model: PARALLEL
Sponsor Type: OTHER
Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 8, 2026

First Posted

July 14, 2026

Study Start

January 24, 2025

Actual (reported)

The Effectiveness of Joint Mobilization in Stiff Hand Treatment

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Conditions

Keywords

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

Study Arms (2)

Joint mobilization with conventional physiotherapy

Conventional Physiotherapy Only

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if:

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Related Publications (2)

Study Officials

Enrollment

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Brief Summary

Registry Overview

Trial Relationships

Related Scientific Literature

Study Timeline

Study Start

Primary Completion

Study Completion

First Submitted

First Posted

Conditions

Keywords

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

Study Arms (2)

Joint mobilization with conventional physiotherapy

Conventional Physiotherapy Only

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if:

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Related Publications (2)

Study Officials

Enrollment

Study Design

Study Record Dates

You may not qualify if:

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Locations