Upper Extremity-based Exercises and Elbow-focused Exercises in LET
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Upper Extremity-based Exercises and Elbow-focused Exercises in Lateral Elbow TendiNopathy
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
46 participants
Apr 10, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria5
- 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 Criteria5
- 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
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Interventions
* 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)
* 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
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NCT05809622