Comparison of the Effectiveness of Upper Extremity-based Exercises and Elbow-focused Exercises in Lateral Elbow TendiNopathy
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)
- Enrollment
- 46
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE)
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of rotator cuff and scapular muscle strengthening exercises applied in addition to the 8-week elbow focused rehabilitation program in lateral elbow tendinopathy, by comparing it with the elbow focused rehabilitation program.
Investigators
Pelin Tiryaki
Physical Therapist, MSc
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Cases are between the ages of 18-65
- •Getting a diagnosis of unilateral lateral elbow tendinopathy
- •At least two positive Thomsen, Maudsley's Mill's and Cozen tests on clinical examination
- •Continuing symptoms for at least 3 months
- •The absence of any chronic disease that would prevent participation in the treatment program
Exclusion Criteria
- •History of trauma or surgery in the involved elbow joint
- •Having orthopedic problems in the cervical spine, shoulder joint or wrist
- •To have participated in the rehabilitation program in the last 3 months
- •Corticosteroid injection application in the last 3 months
- •Systemic arthritis
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE)
Time Frame: 6th month
The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation questionnaire (PRTEE) is a specific questionnaire available for assessing the health status of patients with lateral epicondylitis.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Time Frame: 6th month
The Numerical Rating Scale (NPRS-11) is an 11-point scale for self-report of pain. It is the most commonly used unidimensional pain scale. The respondent selects a whole number (integers 0-10) that best reflects the intensity (or other quality if requested of his/her pain.
Secondary Outcomes
- Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)(6th month)
- Hand Grip Strength(6th month)
- Pain-free Hand Grip Strength(6th month)