Effectiveness of Scapular Muscle Training in Improving Grip Strength Among Lateral Epicondylitis Patients

NCT ID: NCT06438328

Last Updated: 2024-05-31

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

56 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-11-01

Study Completion Date

2024-09-01

Brief Summary

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The effectiveness of scapular muscular training along with conventional physiotherapy on the improving the grip strength of the patients suffering with the lateral epicondylitis was assessed by diving 56 patinets in two grousp as Group A (n=28) was treated with conventional physiotherapy treatment and Group B (n=28) was treated with Scapular strengthening and conventional physiotherapy protocol.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Lateral Epicondylitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Left/ Right affected arm

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Left/ Right affected arm

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Therapeutic exercises: eccentric and concentric exercises and wrist isometrics 10 repetitions of 3 sets with 10 seconds interval

Grip strength

Group Type OTHER

Grip strength

Intervention Type OTHER

assessed by using modified sphygmomanometer in which it first inflated to 100 mmHg with closed valve. The pressure was reduced to 20mmHg and the resisted wrist extension performed at baseline and at the 4th week.

Interventions

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Left/ Right affected arm

Therapeutic exercises: eccentric and concentric exercises and wrist isometrics 10 repetitions of 3 sets with 10 seconds interval

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Grip strength

assessed by using modified sphygmomanometer in which it first inflated to 100 mmHg with closed valve. The pressure was reduced to 20mmHg and the resisted wrist extension performed at baseline and at the 4th week.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age: 20-50 years
* Gender: Male and Female
* Pain on the lateral epicondyle
* VAS scoring more than 4
* Positive test: Tomson test, Mill's test , Cozen;s sign and Maudsley's test

Exclusion Criteria

* Any neurological/ Radiculopathy signs in upper limb
* Cervical pain
* Bilateral elbow pain
* History of elbow or wrist surgery
* Receiving any corticosteroid injection within last 6 months
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Muhammad Naveed Babur

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Muhammad Naveed Babur

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Fatima medical center near green town

Bhakkar, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

Other Identifiers

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MSRSW/Batch-Fall22/710

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id