Lateral Epicondylitis
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of neuromuscular reeducation versus friction massage in lateral epicondylitis.
Detailed description
Participants will be recruited into their respective groups using a coin toss method. Lateral epicondylitis will be assessed using the following tests: Cozen's test Maudsley's test Mills test
Interventions
PROCEDURENeuromuscular re-education(experimental)
All participants will receive 4weeks of intervention with a frequency of 2-3 days/week with a period of rest in between. 5 minutes of ultrasound will be given followed by neuromuscular reeducation technique (5-10 minutes duration) which includes for the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage with active movement and for the last two weeks longitudinal friction massage with active movement will be performed and strengthening protocol will be given. The exercise protocol will be taught to the patient by an experienced physiotherapist and supervised on the subsequent sessions. The protocol will be gradually progressed as per the patient's tolerance.
PROCEDUREFriction massage(standard protocol)
All participants will receive 4weeks of intervention with a frequency of 2-3 days/week with a period of rest in between. 5 minutes of ultrasound will be given followed by friction massage technique(5-10 minutes duration) which includes for the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage alone and for the last two weeks longitudinal friction massage alone will be performed and strengthening protocol will be given. The exercise protocol will be taught to the patient by an experienced physiotherapist and supervised on the subsequent sessions. The protocol will be gradually progressed as per the patient's tolerance.
Sponsors
Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Randomized Control Trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Diagnosed cases of lateral epicondylitis 2. Age 25-50 years 3. Both genders 4. Postive tests; cozens, maudsley's, mills (at least any of 2)
Exclusion criteria
1. Recent elbow fractures or dislocations 2. Elbow joint instability 3. Active joint disease 4. Open wounds around elbow joints
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lateral Epicondylitis Pain | Variable will be assessed at pre and post treatment for the total interval of 4 weeks. | It will be measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) in which the subjects select a number ranging from 0-10 according to their intensity of pain. '0' score indicates no pain while '10' indicates worst pain experienced. |
| Range of Motion | Variable will be assessed at pre and post treatment for the total interval of 4 weeks. | Range of motion will be measured using goniometer. An instrument with movable and stationary arm used to measure range of motion at joint. It will be used to measure range of motion of flexion and extension at elbow joint, forearm pronation and supination, and flexion, extension, radial deviation, ulnar deviation at wrist joint. |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactBasma Areej Sarfraz, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Outcome results
None listed