Comparison Of The Efficiencies Of Peloid and Paraffine Treatments In Patients With Hallux Rigidus
Hallux Rigidus
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hallux Rigidus focused on measuring hallux rigidus, paraffin therapy, peloid therapy, exercise
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Pain-limitation in the 1st MTF joint for three months or longer, Being over 35 years old, 3 or more severe pain according to VAS, Localized tenderness over the 1st MTF on palpation. Exclusion Criteria: Having neuropathic or radicular pain, History of acute trauma, Previous surgical intervention on the foot or non-operative treatment within 6 months (corticosteroid injection, physical therapy applications, shoe modifications, etc.), Having rheumatological diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, Having a malignancy, Having a progressive neurological disease that causes sensory defects, Being allergic to peloid therapy, Being pregnant Having a communication problem.
Sites / Locations
- Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Group 1 Peloid treatment
Group 2 Paraffin treatment
The patients in the first group; Peloid was applied to both feet at 42 °C for 2 weeks, 5 days a week, 10 sessions in total, 20 minutes each session.
The patients in the second group were given paraffin treatment on both feet by dipping method, for 2 weeks, 5 days a week, 10 sessions in total, 20 minutes each session.