Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Injury

Traumatic peripheral nerve injury is a common cause of chronic neuropathic pain, muscle weakness, and functional limitation, particularly in young and active individuals. Current conservative and pharmacological treatments often provide incomplete relief or carry side effects. High-intensity peripheral magnetic stimulation (PMS) is a non-invasive method that may help reduce neuropathic pain and support motor recovery, but evidence in traumatic nerve injury is limited. This randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial aims to evaluate whether high-intensity PMS, added to a standardized therapeutic exercise program, improves pain, function, quality of life, and electrophysiological measures in adults with traumatic peripheral nerve injury. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active PMS or sham PMS, in addition to the same exercise program. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks.

The research is being done to compare two methods of creating AFOs: 1. The traditional method, which involves manually creating a mold from a plaster cast of the client's limb. This is time-consuming and labor-intensive; and 2. The newer method uses digital technology, such as 3D scanning and printing, to design and produce the AFOs, potentially making the process faster and less costly. We want to know whether AFOs made using digital technology can provide the same clinical benefits as those made traditionally.