Upper Extremity-based Exercises and Elbow-focused Exercises in LET

Last updated: November 7, 2024
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Tennis Elbow

Tendon Injuries

Sprains

Treatment

Elbow focused rehabilitation

Scapular and rotator cuff muscles strengthening

Clinical Study ID

NCT05809622
2022-05
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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 clinicalexamination

  • Continuing symptoms for at least 3 months

  • The absence of any chronic disease that would prevent participation in the treatmentprogram

Exclusion

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

Study Design

Total Participants: 46
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Elbow focused rehabilitation
Phase:
Study Start date:
April 10, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
June 01, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa

    Istanbul,
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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