Comparison of the Effectiveness of Upper Extremity-based Exercises and Elbow-focused Exercises in Lateral Elbow TendiNopathy
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 46
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE)
Study 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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
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)
Investigators
Pelin Tiryaki
Physical Therapist, MSc
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)