Epicondylar Muscle Activation in Tennis Players

Last updated: December 4, 2024
Sponsor: University of Salamanca
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Tennis Elbow

Treatment

Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy

Conventional physiotherapy

Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06160011
EMGepicondíleos
  • Ages 16-65
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Epicondylitis is one of the most common pathologies in tennis players. The search for an effective treatment is necessary for the relief of symptoms and the return to sports practice. Therefore, a ddry needling treatment in combination with electricity is postulated as an alternative to isolated dry needling treatment or conventional physiotherapy treatment. Data will be collected in relation to pain and muscle activation by EMG in order to check the effectiveness of these techniques as well as the muscle activation that is generated.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • tennis players of both sexes

  • federated and non-federated of Castilla y León

  • playing tennis for at least 2 years

  • presence if one trigger point in epicondilar musculature

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • not informed consent signature

  • nervous, vascular, articular or musculoskeletal system alterations

  • tests or techniques performed fear (belonephobia)

  • pregnancy

  • allergic to any type of metal or body oil

  • active febrile proces

  • current pain treatments in the area involved

  • surgery in the last year for upper limb pathologies

  • cognitive alterations

  • taking painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs 24 hours before the start of the studyor taking them during the duration of the study

Study Design

Total Participants: 48
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
August 31, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Universidad de Salamanca

    Salamanca, 37007
    Spain

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