Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of using the Power®Ball gyroscope as a treatment device, with regards to pain and change in endurance in the wrist for participants with a non-specific wrist injury. The aim was determined by using the Jamar Dynamometer grip strength measuring instrument and the Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation Questionnaire.
Method: The study consisted of 40 participants that had an equal male to female distribution. The individuals had to be between the set ranges of 18 to 35 years of age to prevent any discrepancies regarding the participant’s grip strength and had to meet the inclusion and exclusions criteria before being accepted into the study. The participants had to use the Power®Ball gyroscope for 5 minutes per treatment session.
Procedure: Treatment consisted of 12 treatment sessions and was carried out 3 times per week so that the treatment time period occurred over a four week study period. Participants were required to complete the objective and subjective data before the 1st, 7th and 12th treatment sessions. The objective data were recorded by using the Jamar Dynamometer to record the change in grip strength for each participant throughout the study. The subjective data were gathered by using the Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation Questionnaire. Participants then used the Power®Ball gyroscope in the hand with the affected wrist. All data recorded were gathered under the supervision of the researcher and analysed by a statistician at the University of Johannesburg.
Results: Significant findings were present for both the Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation Questionnaire and the Grip strength measurements with the Jamar Dynamometer...
M.Tech. (Chiropractic)