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Comparative Effects of Sustained Stretch and Mobilization With Movement in Patient With Tennis Elbow

NCT06674434 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2024-11-05

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Summary

Tennis elbow, clinically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a prevalent musculoskeletal issue marked by pain and tenderness on the outer part of the elbow. It primarily affects the extensor tendon at the lateral epicondyle and is commonly linked to repetitive arm movements and overuse. Various treatment options are available for this condition, with two notable methods being sustained stretching and Mobilization with Movement (MWM). Sustained stretching involves holding the affected muscles and tendons in an extended position for a prolonged time to ease muscle tightness and enhance flexibility. Conversely, MWM integrates specific joint movements with the active involvement of the patient to improve joint mobility and reduce pain. Muscle strength plays a crucial role in the overall function of the upper limb, and enhancing this can positively affect daily activities. Furthermore, functional disability indicates how tennis elbow impacts a person's capacity to carry out everyday tasks.

Conditions

  • Tennis Elbow
  • Lateral Epicondylitis

Interventions

OTHER

Mobilization with Movement

Mobilization with Movement (MWM) is a manual therapy technique that combines active, patient-directed movements with passive joint mobilization to treat tennis elbow. To find joint restrictions or dysfunctions, a comprehensive patient assessment is the first step in the process. While the patient was in a supine position with the elbow fully extended and the forearm pronated, the therapist applied a sustained lateral glide of the forearm and stabilized the distal portion of the arm. While the patient asked to make a fist, the therapist kept up the lateral glide. Each session included three sets of movement-based mobilizations, each with ten repetitions. The entire course of treatment consists of twelve sessions.

OTHER

Sustained Stretch

The basic concept of stretching involves lengthening the tendon during a state of relaxation. To stretch the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis tendon, the following position should be adopted: the elbow should be extended, the forearm in a pronated position, the wrist flexed, and the wrist should also be ulnar deviated, based on the patient's comfort level. This position should be maintained for 30 to 45 seconds and repeated three times before and after exercises in each treatment session, with a 30-second rest period in between.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ali Raza, MS · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-30
Primary Completion
2025-02-28
Completion
2025-03-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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