Adhesive elastic therapeutic tape for treatment of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders.
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- ateral elbow tendinosis (also commonly known as lateral epicondylitis)Lateral elbow tendinosis (also commonly known as lateral epicondylitis)Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disordersPhysical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12614000524695
- Lead Sponsor
- Monash University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
1. Adults with a diagnosis of lateral elbow tendinosis.
2. Participants are able to understand English so that consent can be adequately given.
Exclusion Criteria
-Their age falls outside the nominated age group.
-They have multiple diagnoses that may impact on the outcome.
-They have an intellectual disability or any other type of cognitive impairment that may impact on their ability to consent or understand treatment.
-The participant declines to take part in the study
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Reduction in pain: this will be measured using the standardised Visual Analogue Scale.[6 month follow up];Return to function and work: this will be assessed through the Patient Rated Elbow Evaluation, the Short Form 36 and The Roles Checklist which will be completed by participants at the initial assessment, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months post treatment. These assessments look at function and work status.[6 month follow up]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Ease of application and comfort with use of the elastic therapeutic tape: this will be assessed at 6 months post treatment with a questionnaire developed by the researcher. This will be completed only by the intervention group. [6 month follow up]