Effectiveness of the Tendon Neuroplastic Training on Reducing Pain, Improving Grip Strength and Functional Activities in Healthcare Workers with Lateral Epicondylitis
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
Lateral epicondylitis is a common overuse injury affecting the wrist extensor tendons, especially in healthcare workers performing repetitive tasks. It leads to pain, reduced grip strength, and difficulty in daily and occupational activities. Recent research shows that chronic tendinopathy also involves changes in the nervous system.Tendon Neuroplastic Training combines strength exercises with externally paced movements to improve motor control.This study aims to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing pain and improving grip strength and functional activities.
Clinically diagnosed unilateral epicondylitis, confirmed through standard physical examination test cozen’s test and mill’s test.
These patients are assigned according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria
Patients are divided into two groups according to their availability and conveniently allocated. Both groups receive cryotherapy prior to the treatment procedure for 15 mins.
The pre-test measures are taken by VAS Scale, PRTEE questionnaire ,handheld dynamometer and work limitation questionnaire.
A well explained consent form is given and approval of patients are received
Group A will receive tendon neuroplastic training(TNT) and conventional exercise.
Group B will receive conventional exercises only.
The procedure is well explained to the patients and with precautions and well designed treatment procedures is undertaken.
The post test measures are taken using VAS Scale, PRTEE questionnaire, handheld dynamometer and work limitation questionnaire.
The all values are taken and tabulated and all the values are applied in statistical formula and all analysis is done and checked.
Finally based on the results of statistical analysis, conclusion regarding the intervention is made.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 30.00 Year(s) 至 50.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •1.UNILATERAL LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS 2.PAIN SCORE SHOULD BE 4-8 ON VAS SCORING
- •PRTEE SCORE SHOULD EXCEEDS 40 4.GRIP STRENGTH ON AFFECTED SIDE SHOULD BE LESS THAN 80 PERCENT.
排除标准
- •1.History of trauma or surgery to the affected upperlimb.
- •2.Presence of neurological disorders, such as cervical radiculopathy or peripheral nerve entrapment.
- •3.Current or recent use (within 4 weeks) of corticosteroid injection or other invasive treatments for lateral epicondylitis.
- •4.Individual with systemic inflammatory conditions( e.g.,rheumatoid arthritis, lupus).
- •5.Individuals with metabolic disorders(diabetes,gout) 6.Patients with bilateral lateral epicondylitis.
研究者
Narmadha D
College of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical and Sciences