Bracing or Kinesio Taping in The Management of Lateral Epicondylitis: a Randomized Single-blinded Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Sponsor
- Haseki Training and Research Hospital
- Enrollment
- 72
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pain Pressure Threshold
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Lateral epicondylitis is an overuse syndrome of the forearm, which is associated with pain and sensitivity in the lateral elbow region.
The aim of the study was to find out about is there any difference between the effects of traditional orthotic devices and adhesive taping, in the management of lateral epicondylitis. Therefore, the forearm counterforce brace, which was widely used in daily clinical practice for lateral epicondylitis, was compared with kinesio tape, a new technique of adhesive taping which has become increasingly popular. The study investigated and compared the effects of the two interventions (the forearm counterforce brace and kinesio tape) on pain severity, functional status and disability of patients with lateral epicondylitis.
Investigators
Öznur Çelik
Principal Investigator
Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •aged between 18 and 65 years
- •presence of elbow pain lasting for less than three months
Exclusion Criteria
- •history of acute trauma or fracture on forearm
- •congenital or acquired elbow deformities
- •demyelinating diseases
- •patients who had diagnosed as fibromyalgia
- •presence of skin lesion on lateral aspect of the elbow
- •presence of rheumatic disease
- •presence of systemic infection
- •presence of pregnancy
- •presence of malignancy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pain Pressure Threshold
Time Frame: Baseline to 3 week (İmmediately after treatment)
The tenderness on the lateral aspect of elbow was evaluated with pain pressure threshold measurements. An algometer device was used to measure pain pressure threshold. Pain pressure threshold measurements were performed at the baseline of the study, immediately after and one month later after treatment.
Grip Strength
Time Frame: Baseline to 3 week (İmmediately after treatment)
Affected upper limb function was evaluated with maximal hand grip strength. Grip strength was measured with a hydraulic hand dynamometer. Grip strength was evaluated at the baseline of the study, immediately after and one month later after treatment.
Secondary Outcomes
- Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire(0 week (Baseline), 3 week (After treatment), 7 week (One month later after treatment))