Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercises and ESWT in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi
About this trial
We aim to investigate the effects of adding scapular stabilization exercises to the extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) protocol in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis on pain, muscle strength, functional status, and quality of life.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Aged between 18 and 65 years.
Diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis by a physician, with positive Mill's, Cozen's, or Thomsen tests.
Experiencing pain and tenderness over and around the lateral epicondyle for at least 3 months, with symptoms exacerbated by resisted elbow extension, wrist extension, gripping, and supination.
Willing to voluntarily participate in the study.
Disqualifiers
• Individuals with serious systemic or cardiovascular diseases that contraindicate exercise of the hand and upper extremity.
Those diagnosed with upper extremity entrapment neuropathies.
Patients with a diagnosis of malignancy.
Individuals with open wounds on the hand or upper extremity.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- ESWT + Scapular stabilization exercise program
Treatment groups
48 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov