Triceps Taping on Elbow Flexion Tightness in Extended Erb's Palsy

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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To determine the role of using Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy.

Detailed Description
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PURPOSE: To determine the role of using Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy. BACKGROUND: BACKGROUND Neglecting or even delay in Brachial plexus birth palsy management, may result in substantial and chronic impairment. Physiotherapy, microsurgical nerve reconstruction, secondary joint corrections, and muscle transpositions are employed to help the child maximize function in the affected upper extremity. Kinesiology taping can have an effect on muscle performance and support joint by improving proprioception, normalizing muscle tone, correct the inappropriate positions and stimulate skin receptors. The possible effect of kinesiotaping on muscle strength has been investigated by numerous researchers that have theorized that kinesiotaping facilitates an immediate increase in muscle strength by generating a concentric pull on the fascia. HYPOTHESES: There will be no role of Kinesiology tape on the prevention of elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy. RESEARCH QUESTION: Is there a role of using Kinesiology tape in preventing elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended Erb's palsy?

Official Title
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Role of Triceps Kinesiology Taping on Elbow Flexion Tightness in Extended Erb's Palsy Infants

Conditions
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Deformity Flexion

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Kinesio Tape
* Other: Physical therapy program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 3-6 months of age had unilateral extended BPBP involving cervical 5, 6, and 7 roots lesion based on an EMG referral by a physiatrist had positive grasp reflex on both sides had asymmetrical Moro reflex on the affected side. Exclusion Criteria: - surgical interferences arm fracture or dislocations hypersensitivity to latex and adhesive tapes

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 3 Months
Maximum Age: 6 Months

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Group A: physical therapy program Group B: physical therapy program inaddition to kinesiotaping
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Kinesiotaping<br>kinesiotaping of the triceps muscle applied to the study group alongside the physical therapy program | Other: Kinesio Tape<br>* Elastic Kinesiology Tape<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: physical therapy program<br>the control group recieved only the physical therapy program | Other: Physical therapy program<br>* designed physical therapy program<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elbow extension ROM | The range of motion of the extension of the elbow will be measured by smartphone goniometer G-Pro and recorded in degrees | 3 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| muscle strength | elbow flexors and extensors muscle strength will be measured using the Toronto Active Movement Scale and recorded by number scale from 0-7; 0 meaning no contraction while 7 mean normal power | 3 months |