Exercise Therapy and Orthoses in Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: Comparative Effects

The aim of this study was to investigate whether adding a forearm counterforce brace or a wrist orthosis to exercise therapy provided additional benefits in pain, functional status, grip strength, and perceived recovery in individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy, compared with exercise therapy alone.

Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18 and 65, * Having a diagnosis of unilateral lateral elbow tendinopathy, * Having at least two of the Thomsen, Maudsley, Mill's, or Cozen's tests positive during clinical examination, * Experiencing symptoms for at least 3 months, * Not having a systemic or chronic illness that would prevent participation in the treatment program. Exclusion Criteria: * A history of trauma or surgery in the relevant elbow and/or wrist, * The presence of orthopedic and/or neurological problems in the cervical spine, shoulder joint, or wrist, * Participation in a physiotherapy and rehabilitation program for lateral elbow tendinopathy within the last 6 months, * Receiving any injections within the last 6 months, * Systemic inflammatory disease.