Comparison of active release technique and neuromobilization technique on pain, grip strength & functional performance in patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis

Lateral epicondylitis, also commonly referred to as tennis elbow, describes an overuse injury secondary to an eccentric overload of the common extensor tendon at the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon. Tennis elbow primarily results from the repetitive strain caused by activities that involve loaded and repeated gripping and/or wrist extension. It is common in individuals who play tennis, squash, badminton, or any activity involving repetitive wrist extension, radial deviation, and/or forearm  supination. This condition is primarily a degenerative overuse process of the extensor carpi radialis brevis and the common extensor tendon. LE is a soft-tissue lesion affecting men and women equally, with a reported incidence of up to 3% in the population and a peak occurrence in the fifth decade [5].LE is most common in those aged 30-64, affects 1-3% of the population, has no gender bias, and usually affects the dominant upper Extremity