Tennis elbow. Lateral epicondylitis of elbow
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In the intervention group:5 minutes continues ultrasound , 20 minutes burst TENS with ice pack, exercise therapy (3times a day each time 3 sets 15 times), Dry needle (maximum 6 session
Rehabilitation
In the intervention group:5 minutes continues ultrasound , 20 minutes burst TENS with ice pack, exercise therapy (3times a day each time 3 sets 15 times), Dry needle (maximum 6 sessions )
In the control group: 5 minutes continues ultrasound , 20 minutes burst TENS with ice pack, exercise therapy (3times a day each time 3 sets 15 times)
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for Research Affirs of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Women with tennis elbow and trigger points in the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, sub scapularis and scalene muscles age range 20-45 years Exclusion criteria:History of injury to the ribs, thoracic and cervical spine, history of fracture , dislocation , trauma and surgery of the upper limb, cardiovascular disease , depression and severe anxiety, neurological signs and symptoms , rheumatic diseases , infectious diseases.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale(VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grip strength. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Dynamometry.;Pressure sensitivity threshold. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Algometry. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Ebrahimian
Rehabilitation Sciences School of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed