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Scapular Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

NCT07331337 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-01-12

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Summary

Lateral epicondylitis is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder, affecting 1-3% of the population, typically in middle age and without gender bias. Evidence on the role of scapular strengthening in managing pain, grip strength, and functional limitations in these patients remains limited. This study investigated the impact of scapular muscle strengthening combined with conventional therapy versus conventional therapy alone on these outcomes in individuals with chronic lateral epicondylitis. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to either a control group or an experimental group. Pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale, grip strength with a handheld dynamometer, and functional limitation with the patient-rated tennis elbow (PRTE) scale. The independent variables were the two treatment approaches: conventional therapy alone and conventional therapy supplemented with scapular strengthening.

Conditions

  • Lateral Epicondylitis

Interventions

OTHER

Scapular strengthening and conventional therapy

Scapular strengthening, along with conventional therapy that consisted of ultrasound therapy and static stretching.

OTHER

Conventional Therapy

Conventional therapy consisted of ultrasound therapy and static stretching.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • King Saud University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Masood Khan, M.P.Th. · King Saud University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-03-06
Primary Completion
2020-09-17
Completion
2020-10-23

Countries

  • India

Study Locations

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