lateral epicondylitis patients Kinesio tape, Rigid tape
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients aged 20 to 50 years who have been diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis and are receiving treatment at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital. 2. Patients with symptoms for more than 6 weeks and a pain score (NPRS) greater than or equal to 3 3. Patients who have not received any other physical therapy treatment within the past 3 months. 4. Patients who are not taking anti-inflammatory drugs or muscle relaxants during participation in the study. 5. Patients who are willing to participate and have signed the informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a history of nerve compression disorders in the cervical spine and upper limbs. 2. Patients with a history of fractures on the same side as the affected lateral epicondylitis arm. 3. Patients with a history of surgical treatment on the arm affected by lateral epicondylitis. 4. Patients with a history of steroid injection treatment. 5. Patients with a history of cancer, skin infection, or thrombosis. 6. Individuals with an allergy to adhesive substances in tape. 7. Patients who refuse to sign the research consent form or withdraw from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) 1st visit, 4 week, 6 week Measures the pain by using the Numerical Rating Scale from 0 to 10 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH questionnaire) 1st visit, 4 week, 6 week Measures Upper Extremity Functional Activity by questionnaire,Hand Grip Dynamometer 1st visit, 4 week, 6 week Measures handgrip muscle strength,Hand-held Dynamometer 1st visit, 4 week, 6 week Measures muscle strength | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute