Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Conditions
Keywords
Lateral epicondylitis, forearm counterforce brace, kinesio taping
Brief summary
Lateral epicondylitis is an overuse syndrome of the forearm, which is associated with pain and sensitivity in the lateral elbow region. The aim of the study was to find out about is there any difference between the effects of traditional orthotic devices and adhesive taping, in the management of lateral epicondylitis. Therefore, the forearm counterforce brace, which was widely used in daily clinical practice for lateral epicondylitis, was compared with kinesio tape, a new technique of adhesive taping which has become increasingly popular. The study investigated and compared the effects of the two interventions (the forearm counterforce brace and kinesio tape) on pain severity, functional status and disability of patients with lateral epicondylitis.
Interventions
OTHERforearm strap (counterforce brace)
Sponsors
Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
The outcome-assessing investigator (O. Celik) was blinded to the randomization. All study participants were assessed by the blinded investigator (O.Celik). Follow-up measurements were performed immediately after and one month later after treatment. All treatment sessions were applied by the same investigator (S. Sencan), who was not blinded to the study groups.
Intervention model description
A prospective, randomized and assessor-blinded study
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* aged between 18 and 65 years * presence of elbow pain lasting for less than three months
Exclusion criteria
* history of acute trauma or fracture on forearm * congenital or acquired elbow deformities * demyelinating diseases * patients who had diagnosed as fibromyalgia * presence of skin lesion on lateral aspect of the elbow * presence of rheumatic disease * presence of systemic infection * presence of pregnancy * presence of malignancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Pressure Threshold | Baseline to 3 week (İmmediately after treatment) | The tenderness on the lateral aspect of elbow was evaluated with pain pressure threshold measurements. An algometer device was used to measure pain pressure threshold. Pain pressure threshold measurements were performed at the baseline of the study, immediately after and one month later after treatment. |
| Grip Strength | Baseline to 3 week (İmmediately after treatment) | Affected upper limb function was evaluated with maximal hand grip strength. Grip strength was measured with a hydraulic hand dynamometer. Grip strength was evaluated at the baseline of the study, immediately after and one month later after treatment. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire | 0 week (Baseline), 3 week (After treatment), 7 week (One month later after treatment) | The Turkish version of Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire was used in the study. Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire is a 15-item self-reported questionnaire to measure perceived pain and disability in people with tennis elbow. The questionnaire is composed of three subscales: pain, usual activities and specific activities. Each of the items of the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire is scored on a 0-10 scale, where 0 is 'no pain' or 'no difficulty' and 10 is 'worst ever' or 'unable to do'. The total score ranges from 0 to 100, where high scores indicate greater pain and disability. Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire was evaluated at the baseline of the study, immediately after and one month later after treatment. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed