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Comparison between muscle release technique and Dry needling on pain, grip and hand function in patients with outer elbow pain.

Comparison of Myofascial release technique versus Dry Needling on pain, grip strength and functional performance in patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/04/051888
Enrollment
45
Registered
2023-04-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M708- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

Interventions

Intervention1: Myofascial Release Technique for Group A: Myofascial Release Technique for 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks Intervention2: Dry needling for Group B: Dry needling for 2 sessions per week

Sponsors

Mitali Purandare
Lead Sponsor
SRM college of Physiotherpy
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals willing to participate. Positive Millâ??s test Pain intensity between 3 to 6 on NPRS

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals not willing to participate in the study. History of trauma, surgery, acute infections, malignancy, pathology of cervical spine, upper limb dysfunction or systemic disorders. Individuals taking any other treatment for lateral epicondylitis. Neurological or neuromuscular impairments, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis. Any deformity of affected elbow or wrist. Skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema or allergy to stainless steel. Trypanophobia (Fear of needles) Hemophilia Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
painTimepoint: at baseline and 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
grip strength and functional performanceTimepoint: at baseline and 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactYasmeen Imtiaz G

SRM college of Physiotherpy

yasmeeng@srmist.edu.in9500182105

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026