The immediate effects of the orthosis on the tennis elbow syndrome

Not Applicable

• Conditions: tennis elbow.; Lateral epicondylitis; M77.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20220203053925N1
• Lead Sponsor: Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 4 April 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

the age range of 30 to 55 years
The report of diffuse and increasing pain in the external epicondyle of the humerus with active wrist and third finger extension movement, supination, and strong hand grip
Ability to give an informed consent and participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Any abnormality or deformity in the hands, forearms, shoulders and neck area
A history of fractures, dislocations, surgery on the elbow joint
A history of corticosteroid injection in the period of six months before the participation
Having a ?ervical radiculopathy, pathology or an involvement of the peripheral nerves of the elbow joint

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain score on the visual analoge scale. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and after wearing each orthosis. Method of measurement: visual analoge scale.;The amount of angle recorded to measure the sense of depth by a digital goniometer. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and after wearing each orthosis. Method of measurement: digital goniometer.;Painless grip strength. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and after wearing each orthosis. Method of measurement: Digital dynamometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Recorded number for hand function with minnessotta manual test. Timepoint: 5 minutes after intervention. Method of measurement: Hand function is assessed using the Minnesota manual test.