Comparison between muscle release technique and Dry needling on pain, grip and hand function in patients with outer elbow pain.

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/04/051888
• Lead Sponsor: Mitali Purandare

Brief Summary

**TITLE** **OF THE PROJECT:** Comparison of Myofascial Release technique versus Dry Needling on pain, grip strength and functional performance in patients with Lateral Epicondylitis.

**NAME AND DEPARTMENT/ADDRESS OF****THE INVESTIGATOR/STUDENT WITH COURSE PURSUING:**

Purandare Mitali sanjay, MPT in Orthopedics (MPT 1st year), SRM College Of Physiotherapy, SRM institute of science and technology.

**NAME OF FACULTY (GUIDE) WITH DESIGNATION  & DEPARTMENT:**

Mrs. G. Yasmeen Imtiaz G, Assistant Professor, SRM College Of Physiotherapy, SRM institute of science and technology.

**PRIMARY &** **SECONDARY OBJECTIVES OF THE STIDY:** To Compare the effectiveness of Myofascial release versus Dry needling on pain, grip strength and functional performance in lateral epicondylitis patients.

**METHODOLOGY:**

**STUDY DESIGN** : Experimental study

**SAMPLE SIZE       :** 45

**NO OF GROUPS    :** 3

**INCLUSION CRITERIA:**

• Age 18- 45 years.

• Both men and women

• Individuals willing to participate.

• Positive Mill’s test

• Pain intensity between 3 to 6 on NPRS

 **EXCLUSION** **CRITERIA:**

·           Individuals not willing to participate in the study.

·           History of trauma, surgery, acute infections, malignancy, pathology of cervical spine, upper limb dysfunction or systemic disorders.

·           Individuals taking any other treatment for lateral epicondylitis.

·           Neurological or neuromuscular impairments, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis.

·           Any deformity of affected elbow or wrist.

·           Skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema or allergy to stainless steel.

·           Trypanophobia (Fear of needles)

·           Hemophilia

·           Pregnancy

**INTERVENTION:** Dry Needling or Myofascial release therapy along with conventional therapy

**CONTROL:** Cryotherapy, Stretching, Strengthening of wrist extensors, Ultrasound

**DOSAGESOF EXERCISES** **&** **FREQUENCY WITH DURATION****:**2 sessions per week fortotal 5 sessions for DN group, 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks for MFR groupand 3 sessions per week for total 12 sessions for control group.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2023-04-21
• Study Start: 2023-05-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

• Individuals willing to participate.
• Positive Mill’s test Pain intensity between 3 to 6 on NPRS.

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals not willing to participate in the study.
• History of trauma, surgery, acute infections, malignancy, pathology of cervical spine, upper limb dysfunction or systemic disorders.
• Individuals taking any other treatment for lateral epicondylitis.
• Neurological or neuromuscular impairments, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis.
• Any deformity of affected elbow or wrist.
• Skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema or allergy to stainless steel.
• Trypanophobia (Fear of needles) Hemophilia Pregnancy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pain	at baseline and 4 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
grip strength and functional performance	at baseline and 4 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SRM COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY; 🇮🇳 Kancheepuram, TAMIL NADU, India

SRM COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

🇮🇳Kancheepuram, TAMIL NADU, India

Mitali Purandare

Principal investigator

9579807807

mp1773@srmist.edu.in