Effects Of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Grip Strength and Functional Activity in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis

Conditions: Lateral Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow

Sex: All

Ages: 20 Years – 50 Years

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 72

Sponsor: University of Lahore

Location: Pakistan

Summary

This study aimed to find the effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) using Ergon Tools on pain, grip strength and functional activity among patients diagnosed with Lateral epicondylitis.The study concluded that IASTM is effective in improving pain, grip strength and functional activity in patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:Both Male and Female PatientsPatients between the age group 20-50 yearsSub-acute Patients having symptoms for > 6 weeks and < 3 months.Patients who had pain rating from 5 to 9 in VAS will be includedPatients with Positive Cozens test, Mill's testExclusion Criteria:Patients with any surgical or trauma history of the elbowRheumatoid Arthritis and MalignanciesCervical Radiculopathy patients who have referred pain in the elbowLoss of Passive ROM in extensionActive infections such as, Bursitis, Calcification of the soft tissues, Fragile skin, Hyper Mobility & Joint EffusionHemophilic PatientsOsteoporosisPatients with history of getting treatment with Steroid Injections will be excluded.

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05698108). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.