RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06271915

Role of Cervical Spine Mobilization on Lateral Epicondylitis

Effect of Cervical Spine Mobilization With Movement on Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.


Sponsor

Cairo University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Feb 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The study's primary goal is to examine the effectiveness of Mulligan's technique in reducing hyperalgesia in lateral epicondylitis, focusing on cervical spine, while also investigating its influence on central sensitization in relation to lateral epicondylitis.


Eligibility

Min Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • a positive Maudsley's test and Cozen's test,
  • positive Spurling and axial distraction tests
  • limited range of motion of the cervical spine
  • a positive upper limb tension test (ULTT)
  • middle-aged individuals (40-60 years old).

Exclusion Criteria6

  • participants with any pathologies
  • participants involved in other studies
  • patients undergoing corticosteroids treatment
  • physical therapy sessions, or surgical interventions for elbow or cervical spine issues within the past year
  • individuals afflicted by inflammatory, infectious, or systematic diseases
  • participants experiencing bilateral elbow pain or tumor diseases are excluded.

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Interventions

OTHERSNAGs - eccentric exercise

intervention done 2 times per week, 45 minutes each session for 4 weeks


Locations(1)

Outpatient physical therapy, Faculty of physical therapy

Giza, Egypt

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