Lateral epicondyle tendonopathy Musculoskeletal Diseases Lateral epicondylitis
Conditions
Interventions
Tenease (vibration therapy unit) and conventional Tennis Elbow treatment (analgesia and activity modification) versus. conventional treatment alone.
Duration of treatment 6 weeks, fol
Sponsors
Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and female 2. Over 18 years old 3. Consulting their GP with a first diagnosis of lateral epicondyle tendonopathy 4. Diagnosis will be made clinically by the GP 5. Diagnosed with the following symptoms: 5.1. Pain on the lateral elbow that radiates down the forearm 5.2. Point tenderness over the origin of the extensor muscles or at its close proximity (within 2.5cm) 5.3. Pain on resisted extension of the wrist 5.4. Pain on resisted extension of the middle finger 6. Patients must speak English, be willing to take part and able to consent to the trial
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Concomitant inflammatory arthritides 2. Structural abnormality of the elbow 3. Unable to comprehend the instructions of the Tenease unit 4. Unable to apply the unit correctly
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Average intensity of pain in the elbow over 24 hours, at 6 weeks from commencement of treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Grip strength 2. Pain 3. Limitation of function 4. Global assessment of change 5. Days of sick leave 6. Overall health status | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed