The Effect of Multimodal Approach of Electrotherapy Versus Shock Wave Therapy in Menopausal Women With Tennis Elbow.

ConditionShock Wave
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age45-55
SponsorOctober 6 University

About this trial

Tennis Elbow (or Lateral Epicondylalgia) is one of the most common overload injuries that it is the most frequent cause of lateral elbow pain, occurring to people between 40-60 years of age. It is characterized by pain on the outside of the elbow, usually near the lateral epicondyle bone where the extensor carpi Brevis tendon attaches, aggravated by gripping or wringing activities During menopause period, declining estrogen levels can negatively impact tendon health. Estrogen plays a protective role in tendons, contributing to their strength and ability to withstand load.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

Patients with cervical radiculopathy ,thoracic outlet syndrome ,

dysfunction in shoulder or elbow with corticosteroid injection in previous three months.

Their BMI more than 25 kg/m2.

Unrelated to any traumatic conditions

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • multimodal electrotherapy
  • shock wave therapy
  • exercise

Treatment groups

45 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators