tennis elbow. Lateral epicondylitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The control group includes subjects who use cock-up orthosis which cover the palmar surface of the hand and wrist area and cause stability in this area. This orthosis is made of polyet
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: age between 30 to 55 years Report of chronic pain in the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, which increases with active movement of the wrist and third finger, supination, and strong force in the hand, and indicates the presence of dissatisfaction or tennis elbow, which should be mild to moderate symptoms (vas=3). Ability to respond and participate consciously in research
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Existence of any disorders and abnormalities in the hands, forearms, shoulders and neck area 2. History of fracture, dislocation, surgery on the elbow joint 3. History of corticosteroid injection in the period of six months before the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: 4 weeks. Method of measurement: visual analogue scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grip force. Timepoint: 4 weeks. Method of measurement: dynamometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMasoud Rafiaei
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed