Exercise Training for Brachial Plexus Injury Following Nerve Transfer
Brachial Plexus Injury
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Brachial Plexus Injury
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: adults age 18-60 electrodiagnostically confirmed brachial plexus injury affecting the musculocutaneous nerve able to consent for participation. Exclusion Criteria: • individuals with additional neurological or musculoskeletal conditions that would affect elbow and hand function
Sites / Locations
- University of Alberta
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Exercise group
Control group
Each participant in the exercise group will undergo hand grip exercise for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for a total of 12 weeks. To activate the ulnar nerve innervated muscles, the exercise will be done using an electronic hand grip device with adjustable resistance individualized to the strength of each participant.
Participants will carry out a stretch exercise routine that is not known to have any effect on nerve regeneration.