Upper Extremity-based Exercises and Elbow-focused Exercises in LET

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

About this trial

The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of rotator cuff and scapular muscle strengthening exercises applied in addition to the 8-week elbow focused rehabilitation program in lateral elbow tendinopathy, by comparing it with the elbow focused rehabilitation program.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Cases are between the ages of 18-65

Getting a diagnosis of unilateral lateral elbow tendinopathy

At least two positive Thomsen, Maudsley's Mill's and Cozen tests on clinical examination

Continuing symptoms for at least 3 months

Disqualifiers

History of trauma or surgery in the involved elbow joint

Having orthopedic problems in the cervical spine, shoulder joint or wrist

To have participated in the rehabilitation program in the last 3 months

Corticosteroid injection application in the last 3 months

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Elbow focused rehabilitation
  • Scapular and rotator cuff muscles strengthening

Treatment groups

46 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups