lateral epicondilitis. Lateral epicondylitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Dry needling method:The first group is treated with dry needling and exercise and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Meloxicam 15 mg daily) for three weeks. Th
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 30 to 65 years Pain in the lateral epicondyle for at least a month Pain in cozen's test Pain in the extensor carpi radialis test (that is, resistance to the extension of the middle finger - Maudsley's test) Supination resistance test (Mill's test)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diabetes Mellitus Cervical radiculopathy Bilateral lateral epicondylitis neuropathy Arthritis in the upper limb or a history of arthritis Bilateral lateral epicondylitis pregnancy History of forearm and elbow surgery Acute elbow trauma Allergy to Kinesiology tape Cubital tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome autoimmune disease Rotator cuff tendonitis Local or systemic upper limb infection Fibromyalgia syndrome Medial epicondylitis of the same side An old fracture in the damaged arm Changing the shape of the elbow Coagulation diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score. Timepoint: Before performing the treatment methods and in the 3rd and 8th weeks after the treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Functional status. Timepoint: Before performing the treatment methods and in the 3rd and 8th weeks after the treatment. Method of measurement: Patient Rating Forearm Evaluation Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactRazieh Maghruri
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed