The Journal of Practical Medicine ›› 2024, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (10): 1364-1369.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-5725.2024.10.006

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Effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy combined with surface EMG biofeedback on post⁃traumatic stiffness of the elbow

Liyu FANG1,Yachun REN1,Yefan CAO2,Hewei. WANG2()   

  1. *.Department of Rehabilitation,Hangzhou Fuyang Hospital of Orthopedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Fuyang TCM Hospital of Orthopedics Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University,Hangzhou 311400,China
  • Received:2023-09-20 Online:2024-05-25 Published:2024-05-21
  • Contact: Hewei. WANG E-mail:wanghew@fudan.edu.cn

Abstract:

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy combined withsurface electromyography biofeedback training (ESW-sEMGBF) on post-traumatic elbow joint stiffness. Methods A total of 80 patients with post-traumatic elbow stiffness admitted to the Rehabilitation Department of Hangzhou Fuyang Hospital of Orthopedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2021 to December 2021 were randomly assigned into control group (n = 40) and treatment group (n = 40) using a lottery method. The control group received conventional rehabilitation treatment (including soft tissue release, joint mobilization, continuous passive motion and cold therapy), and the treatment group received conventional treatment combined with ESW-sEMGBF. Both groups underwent training once daily for five days a week over eight weeks. The visual analogue scale (VAS), active range of motion (AROM) of the elbow joint, and Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) were evaluated before and after treatment. Results After 8 weeks of treatment, significant improvements were observed in all outcomes for both groups. The treatment group showed better improvements in VAS scores, AROM, and MEPS after treatment compared with the control group (P < 0.05,P < 0.001,P < 0.001). No side effects or adverse reactions were observed in either group after treatment. Conclusion Extracorporeal shock wave therapy combined with surface electromyography biofeedback training effectively alleviated pain in patients with post-traumatic elbow joint stiffness, improved elbow joint function, and increased active range of motion of the elbow joint.

Key words: post-traumatic elbow stiffness, shock wave therapy, surface electromyography, biofeedback training, trauma

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