The effects of biomechanical tape on pain and function in individuals with lateral epicondylalgia: A single-blinded randomised crossover trial

Central Queensland University0 sites27 target enrollmentMay 28, 2019

Overview

No summary available.

Registry

who.int

Start Date

May 28, 2019

End Date

January 29, 2021

Last Updated

5 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Sex

All

Sponsor

•1\) Are aged 18 years or over,
•2\) Have a current episode of unilateral (one\-sided) pain on the outside of elbow of a minimum six weeks’ duration,
•3\) Have reduced pain\-free grip strength (i.e. 60% or less of the unaffected side),
•4\) Test positive for at least two out of three physical pain provocation tests 1\) pain on palpation of the lateral epicondyle, 2\) pain during a resisted wrist extension movement, 3\) pain during third finger extension movement.

•1\) Have a disease or illness that may influence pain or strength scores (e.g. cancer, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis),
•2\) Have a cardiac pacemaker,
•3\) Are pregnant or breastfeeding,
•4\) Have had a significant arm injury in the past five years (e.g. large fractures or burns) causing ongoing restriction of movement or muscle weakness,
•5\) Have had treatment from a health professional for their elbow in the past 3 months,
•6\) Have had a corticosteroid injection for their elbow pain in the last 6 months,
•7\) Have had spinal, arm, or leg pain (i.e. other than their affected elbow) in the past 3 months, that has required treatment from a health professional or prevented participation in work or recreational activities,
•8\) Have a severe allergy to tape or silver (for EMG sensors),
•9\) Are unable to understanding written or spoken English.