Effectiveness of Occupation-Based Exercise Program in Zone 2 Flexor Tendon Injuries

Effectiveness of Occupation-Based Exercise Program Added to Conventional Rehabilitation Program on Hand Functions, Range of Motion, Grip Strength, Pain and Kinesiophobia in Zone 2 Flexor Tendon Injuries

Aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of a 4-week occupation-based exercise program given in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program on hand functions, range of motion, grip strength, pain and kinesiophobia in the post-operative rehabilitation of patients aged 18-65 years with zone 2 flexor tendon repair.

Expected results: To prove the effectiveness of occupation-based exercises in order to reduce the failure rates seen in the rehabilitation of zone 2 flexor tendon injuries, to increase patient compliance and motivation during the rehabilitation process, to improve functional outcomes by ensuring its inclusion in conventional treatment and to increase patient satisfaction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between the ages of 18-65
• Flexor zone 2 injury
• At least 1 flexor digitorum superfisialis or flexor digitorum profundus tendon repair
• No visual and hearing impairment
• Have the cognitive function to coordinate and carry out simple commands

Exclusion Criteria:

• Concomitant flexor pollicis longus tendon injury
• Concomitant extensor tendon injury
• Accompanying fracture
• Associated median/ulnar/radial nerve injury
• Less than 50% partial flexor tendon injury
• Cognitive impairment resulting in an inability to understand and carry out simple commands
• Not being able to comply with the rehabilitation protocol to be applied after surgery