The Effect of Magnet on Tendon thickness in Tennis Elbow

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Tennis Elbow.; Lateral epicondylitis, unspecified elbow; M77.10

• Registration Number: IRCT20160808029264N14
• Lead Sponsor: Semnan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

lateral elbow and forearm pain that lasted for more than 6 weeks
tenderness in the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle
increased tenderness of dorsiflexion of the wrist against resistance and of forearm supination
Differential diagnosisfrom cervical problems and radial tunnel syndrome
age between 18 - 45 years

Exclusion Criteria

accompanying painful conditions, which may confuse the clinical picture such as upper extremity fracture, inflammatory arthritic conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, and tendon ruptures
accompanying medial epicondylitis
contraindications for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation such as tuberculosis, pregnancy, cardiac pacemaker, and malignancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Tendon thickness. Timepoint: The first session, last session. Method of measurement: Ultrasound device.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: The first session, last session. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Disability. Timepoint: The first session, last session. Method of measurement: Persian version of Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) Questionnaire.;Range of Motion. Timepoint: The first session, last session. Method of measurement: Goniometry.