Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2625871 | Manual Therapy | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectiveTo examine the potential for treatment of palmar adhesions associated with Dupuytren’s contracture using instrument-assisted cross-frictional massage (CFM) and stretching.MethodsThis was a prospective case study. The primary intervention consisted of a 2-min multi-planar CFM over the affected area of the palm, followed by a 2-min maximal finger-extension stretch.ResultsFollowing eight weeks of treatment there were increases in both passive and active extension range of motion of the digits, reduction in the visibility of palmar adhesions, and subjective improvements in hand function.ConclusionsThis treatment protocol may offer a substitute for the current invasive surgical and injection procedures that are available.
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Authors
W. Scott Christie, Aaron A. Puhl, Octavian Calin Lucaciu,