Modified Sternal Precautions Versus Conventional Sternal Precautions in Physical Function After Sternotomy

Effectiveness of Modified Sternal Precautions Versus Conventional Sternal Precautions in Improving Physical Function After Sternotomy

This research study Effectiveness of modified sternal precautions versus conventional sternal precautions in improving physical function after sternotomy .After recruitment of the subjects, the intervention group will receive modified sternal precaution while the control group will receive conventional sternal precautions and they will be assess for their physical activity, kinesiophobia, quality of life and post sternotomy pain.

This study will address the scarcity of research and the variations in recommendations regarding sternal precautions and restrictions of upper limb movement in cardiac patients and will help to evaluate the effect of modified sternal precautions on patients' pain and functional activity. As physical therapists are the ones who have maximum exposure to practice and teaching of sternal precautions, therefore this study will help to formulate the guidelines regarding the use of upper limb during cardiac rehabilitation exercises and making standards for sternal precautions and its management following cardiac surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Open heart surgery patients (CABG and Valve surgeries)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unstable vitals
• Patient needing maximum assistance
• Decline consent