Lateral epicondylitis. Medial epicondylitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients in this group undergo TECAR therapy for 5 sessions, 3 days a week (every other day for 2 weeks). In addition, meloxicam 15 mg is prescribed for two weeks.
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis by a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with physical examination Lateral epicondylitis pain that lasts for at least 1 month Age category 18-65 years Satisfaction to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having history of inflammatory joint disease Having history of affected elbow surgery, injection or physiotherapy of the affected elbow in the last 6 months Having history of trauma and elbow injury Existence of diseases that mimic the symptoms of lateral epicondylitis Contraindications to pregnancy (pregnancy, pacemaker, insulin pump, hearing aid, thrombophlebitis, growth plate, cancer, open wounds and skin lesions, skin allergies, fever and infection, lack of heat and heart disease)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately and 1 month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale(VAS).;The Disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand Score. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately and 1 month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire(DASH). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactParisa Taheri
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed