Epicondylitis, Woman
Conditions
Brief summary
There is limited evidence of the efficacy of joint protection principles in individuals diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of training of the telephone supported joint protection technique education on pain and upper extremity function in individuals with lateral epicondylitis. New information will be obtained according to the results.
Detailed description
There is limited evidence of the efficacy of joint protection principles in individuals diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of training of the telephone supported joint protection technique education on pain and upper extremity function in individuals with lateral epicondylitis. New information will be obtained according to the results.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALtelephone-suppoted joint protection technique
After joint protection technics training, patients will be followed up with telephone support for 1 month.
BEHAVIORALjoint protection technique training
Training will be given to individuals about joint protection technique
Sponsors
Hacettepe University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* unilateral lateral epicondylitis diagnosis * Individuals between 18-40
Exclusion criteria
-individuals with a history of surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| hand grip strength | first month | Jamar hand dynamometer; which has high validity and reliability across several studies and is therefore accepted as the gold standard for the measurement of hand grip strength. |
| pain and function | first month | The Lateral Epicondylitis Function Scale; This scale is specially designed to evaluate patients with LE |
| function | first month | The Upper Extremity Functional Index; Lower scores indicate increased difficulty with the relevant activity resulting from the subject's condition involving the upper limb |
| beahviour | first month | Joint Protection Behavior Assessment-Short Form; evaluate the behavior of individuals during daily activities that require using the hands |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed