Trial reportIrish journal of medical science2026
Cross-education after forearm fracture: a randomised controlled trial.
Trial report in Irish journal of medical science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Cross-Education Effect on Force Production Capacity After Unilateral Resistance Training in Clinical Populations: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Pooled it
- Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Following Fractures: A Scoping Review.Cureus · 2026Review
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7 authors.
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to examine whether isokinetic exercises applied to the intact wrist could reduce muscle strength loss and prevent the development of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type I in adults with distal radius fractures.
methodsForty-two patients with distal radius fractures were randomized into two groups: a Cross-Education (CE) group (n = 21) and a control group (n = 21). Both groups received a standard home exercise program. In addition, the CE group performed 12 supervised sessions of isokinetic wrist strengthening exercises on the non-fractured side during the immobilization period. After cast removal, isometric muscle strength of the fractured wrist was evaluated, and patients were monitored for the development of CRPS type I.
resultsThe CE group showed significantly higher isometric muscle strength in wrist flexors and extensors compared with the control group (wrist flexors: d = 0.73, p = 0.024; wrist extensors: d = 0.87, p = 0.008). Furthermore, the incidence of CRPS type I was significantly lower in the CE group (p = 0.03).
conclusionCross-Education training applied during immobilization can prevent muscle weakness and decrease the risk of CRPS in fracture rehabilitation. SIGNIFICANCE: These findings highlight CE as a safe and effective early intervention strategy that may enhance functional outcomes and reduce complications in patients with distal radius fractures.
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