Kinesiotaping in Lateral Epicondylitis

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-03-10

Study Completion Date

2018-04-30

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to compare the effects of kinesiology taping with exercise, sham taping with exercise and exercise alone for lateral epicondylitis.

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Detailed Description

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Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow is a often-encountered disorder of elbow which is characterized by tenderness and pain over lateral epicondylitis of humerus and grip weakness. The annual incidence of lateral epicondylitis has been reported to be %1-3 in general population. Lateral epicondylitis is commonly associated with repetitive overuse of wrist, activities including strong grip which in turn cause microtears and degenerative changes over the common origin of wrist and finger extensors on lateral epicondyle. New researches have shown that the underlying mechanism is degenerative rather than inflammatory. It has been proposed that the cause of pain may be mechanical discontinuity of collagen fibers or biochemical irritation that results from damaged tendon tissue that activates nociceptors. It has been suggested that eccentric loading has been shown to assist with tendon rehabilitation by improving collagen alignment and stimulating collagen cross-linkage formation, both of which can improve tensile strength.

Kinesio taping (KT) which is a new application of adhesive taping was designed by Kenzo Kase to avoid unwanted effects of conventional taping such as restricting range of motion (ROM) and limiting functional activities. The recommended tape application methods are outlined in 'Clinical Therapeutic Applications of the Kinesio Taping Method' 8. Elastic therapeutic tape has been designed to allow for a longitudinal stretch of up to 140% of its resting length and has been designed to approximate the elastic qualities of the human skin. In particular, the application of the tape over stretched muscle to create convolutions in the skin has been hypothesized to reduce pressure in the mechanoreceptors below the dermis, thereby decreasing nociceptive stimuli. Another mechanism which is claimed by the proponent of the tape is that convolutions are raised ridges of the tape and the skin that are thought to decompress underlying structures and allow for enhanced circulation by increased subcutaneous space. In the last few years, the use of KT has become increasingly popular in rehabilitation programs as an adjunct in the treatment. However, scientific evidence about its effect is insufficient.

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of kinesiology taping with exercise, sham taping with exercise and exercise alone for lateral epicondylitis.

Conditions

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Lateral Epicondylitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Parallel Assignment

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

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Study Groups

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Kinesiotaping

Kinesio taping by using space correction and fascia correction techniques every 3 days for 2 weeks in addition to exercises

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesiotaping

Intervention Type DEVICE

Kinesio tape will be applied by using space correction and fascia correction technique on forearm of the patients for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis

Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Stretching exercises of wrist 30 seconds to one minute, twice a day and strengthening exercises will performed be 10 repetitions in 2 or 3 series. .

Sham taping

Sham taping without using any techniques every 3 days for 2 weeks in addition to exercises

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Sham taping

Intervention Type OTHER

Sham taping will be performed without using any technique

Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Stretching exercises of wrist 30 seconds to one minute, twice a day and strengthening exercises will performed be 10 repetitions in 2 or 3 series. .

Control

Stretching and strengthening exercises of wrist

Group Type OTHER

Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Stretching exercises of wrist 30 seconds to one minute, twice a day and strengthening exercises will performed be 10 repetitions in 2 or 3 series. .

Interventions

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Kinesiotaping

Kinesio tape will be applied by using space correction and fascia correction technique on forearm of the patients for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis

Intervention Type DEVICE

Sham taping

Sham taping will be performed without using any technique

Intervention Type OTHER

Exercise

Stretching exercises of wrist 30 seconds to one minute, twice a day and strengthening exercises will performed be 10 repetitions in 2 or 3 series. .

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Having had symptoms less than 12 weeks
2. Tenderness and pain over lateral epicondylitis
3. Provocation of the lateral elbow pain with at least one of the following tests - resisted middle finger extension (Maudley's test), resisted wrist extension or passive stretch of wrist extensors (Mill's test).

Exclusion Criteria

1. Cervical spondylosis or radiculopathy
2. Diabetes mellitus
3. Neuropathy
4. Arthritis in the upper extremities
5. History of injection and physical therapy for lateral epicondylitis within the last three months
6. Pregnancy
7. History of surgery or acute trauma in the elbow
8. Allergy to tape

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No