Scapular Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Chronic 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

2020-03-06

Study Completion Date

2020-10-23

Brief Summary

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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.

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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

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Scapular Strengthening

The experimental group received scapular strengthening in addition to conventional therapy.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Scapular strengthening and conventional therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

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

Conventional Therapy

The control group received conventional therapy.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Conventional Therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

Conventional therapy consisted of ultrasound therapy and static stretching.

Interventions

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Scapular strengthening and conventional therapy

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

Intervention Type OTHER

Conventional Therapy

Conventional therapy consisted of ultrasound therapy and static stretching.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Chronic lateral epicondylitis,
* Positive Mill's test.

Exclusion Criteria

* Fracture in the shoulder, wrist, or elbow region,
* Upper motor neurological disorder,
* Fibromyalgia,
* Cervical radiculopathy,
* Recent burn,
* Peripheral neuropathy,
* Any surgery on the upper quadrant within six months.

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No