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

Central Queensland University0 个研究点目标入组 27 人开始时间: 2019年5月28日最近更新: 2021年3月8日

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•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.

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