Effectiveness of EMG biofeedback training to improve Hand function among Zone II Flexor Tendon injuries of the hand

Abstract

Hand injuries are one among the commonest yet the most serious newlineoccupational trauma among industrial workers leading to impairment of newlinethe hand. Hand injuries are always a challenge for rehabilitation professionals newlinebecause of the anatomical complexity and the lack of expertise in managing the newlinecondition owing to its less prevalence or lack of prioritization by the professionals. newlineThis study aims to compares the prognosis of active range of motion, grip strength, newlineand hand function resulting while adopting conventional hand rehabilitation newlineprotocol with EMG Biofeedback incorporated training methods among participants newlinewithZone II flexor tendon injuries of the hand. A Quasi- Experimental study where newlineparticipants who had undergone Flexor tendon repair were selected and included newlinebased on the selection criteria. Participants were allocate into two groups; newlineconventional group being treated with conventional exercises while the EMG newlineBiofeedback group were treated with conventional exercises along with newlineBiofeedback training. Flexor tendon injuries are the most challenging conditions newlinefor rehabilitation professionals as mentioned earlier but have a great scope for newlinephysiotherapy research. Particularly zone II which is the most commonly affected newlinezone and the most poorly prognoses zone needs more research concentration. This newlineresearch was undertaken to find the effect of EMG biofeedback training in the newlinerehabilitation of AROM, muscle power, and hand function among the participants newlinewho underwent FTR for zone II FTI newline