J Korean Phys Ther.  2019 Oct;31(5):286-291. 10.18857/jkpt.2019.31.5.286.

Combination Effects of Self-Volar Gliding Using a Strap and Wrist Distraction on Pain and Wrist Extension Range of Motion in Subjects with Dorsal Wrist Pain

• Kim KS
• Jeon IC

• KMID: 2465119
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18857/jkpt.2019.31.5.286

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study examined the effects of self-volar gliding combined with a strap and wrist distraction on pain and the active and passive wrist extension range of motion (ROM) in subjects with dorsal wrist pain during partial weight bearing of the hand.
METHODS
Thirty subjects (14 males and 16 females) with dorsal wrist pain during partial weight bearing through the hand participated in this study. The two different self-volar gliding techniques were performed for each group. Self-volar gliding using a strap (SVGS) and SVGS and wrist distraction (SVGSD) were performed five times for one week for each group. The active and passive ROM of wrist extension and the peak pressure pushed by the hand at pain (PPHP) were measured. An independent t-test was used to compare the improvements of these elements between the two different self-volar gliding techniques. The level of statistical significance was at α=0.05.
RESULTS
The active and passive ROM of wrist extension and PPHP were greater in both self-volar gliding groups after the one week intervention. On the other hand, these parameters were greater in the SVGSD group than in the SVGS group (p<0.05)
CONCLUSION
SVGSD is recommended to improve the active and passive ROM of wrist extension and PPHP in subjects with dorsal wrist pain during partial weight bearing of the hand.

Keyword

Dorsal wrist pain; Self-volar gliding; Wrist distraction

MeSH Terms

Hand
Humans
Male
Range of Motion, Articular*
Weight-Bearing
Wrist*