External humeral epicondylitis
Conditions
Interventions
Stimulated pain point therapy group:Dry needle trigger pain point therapy
Sponsors
The First Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.It conforms to the diagnostic criteria of external humeral epicondylitis in the Pain Volume of Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines compiled by Chinese Medical Association in 2007; 2.The patients who didn't take any midicine or receive any physicotherapy at last 2 weeks; 3.The numerical pain scale (NRS) was less than 7.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.The patients who is pregnant or prepared to pregnant; 2.The patients who participate in other clinincal trials within the last 3 months; 3.The patients who have received or are receiving other drugs or other treatment methods that affect the evaluation of efficacy within the last 3 months; 4.Patients with a history of cervical spondylosis (cervical fracture), frozen shoulder or affected limb nerve changes (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.); 5.Showing signs of rheumatic or rheumatoid diseases; 6.A history of distal humerus or proximal forearm fractures; 7.The patients who suffered liver disease, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease,nervous system and cerebrovascular severe primary diseases, such as tuberculosis, joint deformity, tumor, mental illness or postoperation patients; 8.Patients who are critically ill and find it difficult to evaluate the efficacy and safety of treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Numerical Pain Rating Scale;DASH Upper Limb Mobility Score;Mechanical Withdrawal Threshold;Cozen sign and Mill test; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactWang Lina
The First Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University
Outcome results
None listed