The effects of biomechanical tape on pain and function in people with tennis elbow
- Conditions
- ateral epicondylalgiaTennis elbowLateral epicondylalgiaPhysical Medicine / Rehabilitation - PhysiotherapyMusculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disordersInjuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12619000790145
- Lead Sponsor
- Central Queensland University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 27
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.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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