Investigation of the Effect of Epicondylitis Band and Wrist Orthosis on Extensor Muscle Activity and Upper Extremity Functions
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Splints
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
- Enrollment
- 37
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- muscle activation
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Muscles that are frequently injured in the extensor group are extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, and extensor digitorum communis. Injury of these muscles is seen as lateral epicondylitis in the clinic. Physiotherapy techniques are frequently applied in the management of diseases related to forearm extensor muscles such as lateral epicondylitis. Various orthoses such as lateral epicondylitis band, wrist orthosis, dynamic extensor brace are used for this. Studies have been conducted on pain, hand function and orthosis satisfaction of different types of lateral epicondylitis orthoses, and the number of studies investigating the effects on muscle activation is insufficient.Therefore, the aim of the study is to examine the effects of different types of orthoses used for the forearm extensor group on extensor muscle activation and upper limb functions.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Between 18-45 years old
- •Right upper extremity dominant
- •No upper extremity limitation in activities of daily living
- •Volunteer individuals
Exclusion Criteria
- •With orthopedic, neurological and rheumatological problems in the upper extremity
- •Entrapment neuropathy, TOS, cervical radiculopathy, and cervical disc herniation
- •History of upper extremity injury or surgery in the last 6 months
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
muscle activation
Time Frame: one hour
A superficial EMG system will be used to measure signals from the extensor carpi radialis longus/brevis and extensor carpi digitorum communis muscles.Electrodes will be placed according to SENIAM criteria.The signals received from the muscles of the individuals will be recorded during grasping. As a result, the average muscle activations of the muscles during the activity will be numerically recorded in %MVIC.
Secondary Outcomes
- hand function(one hour)
- satisfaction level(one hour)