Graded Motor Imagery for Women at Risk for Developing Type I CRPS Following Closed Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures
Musculoskeletal Pain, Fractures, Closed, Distal Radius Fracture
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Musculoskeletal Pain focused on measuring Forearm [A01.378.800.585], Radius [A02.835.232.087.090.700], Motor Skills [F02.808.260], Task Performance and Analysis [F02.808.600], Casts, Surgical [E07.858.442.660.430.500], Splints [E07.858.690.725.430.750], motor representation techniques, mirror therapy, Women [M01.975]
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women 55 years or older who have received closed treatment of distal radius fractures
Exclusion Criteria:
- Central nervous system disorders (e.g., Brain injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis)
- Surgical fixation of fracture
- Non english speaking
- Concomitant ipsilateral injuries (i..e., BBFF)
- Other injuries to the affected limb interfering with baseline affected limb function
- Cognitive disorders which would preclude from following the testing commands and home program participation
- Conditions of the contralateral upper limb which would result in painful and markedly limited active hand, wrist and forearm motion as this may impact the brain's ability to perceive safe and proficient movement during mirror therapy.
- Visual impairments resulting in the inability to participate in GMI components
Sites / Locations
- University of Minnesota Program in Occupational TherapyRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Standard Care
Standard Care and Motor Representation Techniques
Four clinic-based intervention sessions where the focus will be on home program competency and advancement and standard home program 3x daily for 15 minutes.
4 clinic-based intervention sessions including 'standard care' intervention in addition to a 'movement representation' intervention. Home Program for Standard Care and Motor Representation 3x daily for 30 minutes.