focus versus radial shockwaves therapy in tennis elbow

Focused extracorporeal Shock Waves Therapy versus Radial Shock Waves Therapy in Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201805003234227

Enrollment

Registered

2018-03-21

Start date

2017-04-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Chronic lateral epicondylitis

Interventions

focused shock waves

radial shock waves

traditional physical therapy program

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: 1-Patients¿ age varies between 30 ¿ 60 years. 2-Patients reported pain over lateral epicondyle for at least 3 months. 3-Patients will not involve in a regular exercise program 4 weeks prior to the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: exclusion criteria: 1-Patients with polyarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis, cervical spondylosis and neurological abnormalities in affected area (Nirchl et al, 2003). 2-Patients with cardiac pacemakers or metal implants 3-Osteoporotic and rheumatoid arthritis patients. 4-Pregnant women with lateral epicondylitis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
pain level (visual analogue scale)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
handheld dynamometer	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public Contactsohier shehata

assistant professor of physical therapy

soheirsamaan@yahoo.com012 240 03374

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026