A Randomized Clinical Controlled Study Comparing the Effectiveness of the Astym Technique, the Graston Technique, and Therapeutic Ultrasound in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylosis.
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
- Enrollment
- 21
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- QuickDASH
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of three common techniques for the treatment of lateral epicondylosis. Through objective and subjective assessments this study will determine the effectiveness of the Astym Treatment Technique, the Graston Treatment Technique, and therapeutic ultrasound in the conservative treatment of lateral epicondylosis. It is hypothesized that the more manual Astym technique and Graston technique will produce more significant results than the more frequently utilized ultrasound.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Clients who are admitted to NYULMC Center for Musculoskeletal Care for outpatient occupational or physical therapy with a diagnosis of lateral epicondylosis will be included. To participate in the study participants must:
- •Be able to follow a home exercise program
- •Be able to consent to participation in the research study
Exclusion Criteria
- •Clients who are deemed unable to consent to participation in the research study and/or unable to following a home exercise program will not be included in this study
- •Clients with additional acute orthopedic injuries and/or surgeries to the involved upper extremity will not be included in this study.
- •Clients with open wounds of the involved upper extremity that will interfere with treatment techniques will not be involved in this study.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
QuickDASH
Time Frame: 30 Minutes
This is an 11 item questionnaire where by participants' score themselves using a 1-5 point scale. 1 represents "no difficulty" in performing task whereas 5 represents "unable to perform task"
Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE)
Time Frame: 30 Minutes
This is a 15 item self-reported questionnaire to measure perceived pain and disability in people with Lateral Epicondylosis (LE)
Secondary Outcomes
- Mills Test(30 Minutes)
- Grip strength(30 Minutes)
- EQ-5D-5L(30 Minutes)
- Range of motion(30 Minutes)
- Cozens Test(30 Minutes)
- Numeric Rating Scale for Pain(30 Minutes)