Upper Extremity-based Exercises and Elbow-focused Exercises in LET
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Elbow focused rehabilitation
Behavioral* Patient education * Activity modification * 2 days/week, 8 weeks in total * Exercises for the wrist extensor tendon, especially the extensor carpi radialis brevis (EKRB) (stretching + strengthening)
Scapular and rotator cuff muscles strengthening
Behavioral* Patient education * Activity modification * 2 days/week, 8 weeks in total * Exercises for the wrist extensor tendon, especially the extensor carpi radialis brevis (EKRB) (stretching + strengthening) * Scapular stabilizer muscle + rotator cuff (RM) strengthening
Treatment groups
46 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Shoulder and scapular strengthening groupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control groupActive comparator 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE)
The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation questionnaire (PRTEE) is a specific questionnaire available for assessing the health status of patients with lateral epicondylitis.
Time frame
Baseline2
Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE)
The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation questionnaire (PRTEE) is a specific questionnaire available for assessing the health status of patients with lateral epicondylitis.
Time frame
8th week3
Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE)
The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation questionnaire (PRTEE) is a specific questionnaire available for assessing the health status of patients with lateral epicondylitis.
Time frame
16th week4
Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE)
The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation questionnaire (PRTEE) is a specific questionnaire available for assessing the health status of patients with lateral epicondylitis.
Time frame
6th monthSecondary outcomes
1
Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)
PPT measurement will be made using an algometer. It will be evaluated with an digital algometer over the lateral epicondyle in both upper extremities.
Time frame
Baseline2
Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)
PPT measurement will be made using an algometer. It will be evaluated with an digital algometer over the lateral epicondyle in both upper extremities.
Time frame
8th week3
Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)
PPT measurement will be made using an algometer. It will be evaluated with an digital algometer over the lateral epicondyle in both upper extremities.
Time frame
16th week4
Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)
PPT measurement will be made using an algometer. It will be evaluated with an digital algometer over the lateral epicondyle in both upper extremities.
Time frame
6th monthSponsors and contacts
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