scholarly journals Diamond McConnells' Taping Technique versus Counterforce Elbow Orthosis in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: a Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Dewir

Introduction: Lateral epicondylitis, commonly referred to as tennis elbow, is one of the most common lesions of the arm. There are many treatment options available for tennis elbow; taping techniques and splints are commonly used. Purpose: The objective of this research is to compare the impact of the diamond taping technique and counterforce elbow bands on pain and handgrip strength in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Materials and methods: Forty male patients with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), aged between 30 and 40 years, took part in this study. They were randomly assigned to one of two equivalent groups. Group A received the diamond taping intervention in addition to physical therapy, while group B was treated using an elbow band orthosis along with physical therapy. The JAMAR dynamometer and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) were used to assess handgrip strength and pain intensity respectively, before and following 4 weeks (12 sessions) of treatment. Results: Group A demonstrated significant improvement of both handgrip strength and pain intensity, while group B showed significant improvement of pain only. Conclusion: Diamond taping demonstrated a strong impact upon pain and handgrip strength in individuals with lateral epicondylitis. It is suggested that the diamond taping technique can be valuable in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis.

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 1350003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaji John Kachanathu ◽  
Smriti Miglani ◽  
Deepak Grover ◽  
Abdul R Zakaria

Purpose: There are several treatments available for the management of lateral epicondylitis, but there is a dearth of clinical trials compared to the efficacy of a forearm band over supportive elbow taping technique as an adjunct measure in the management of lateral epicondylitis. Materials and Methods: Totally 45 subjects with the mean age of 30±5 years diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis participated in the study based upon inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects were randomly allocated to three groups (n = 15 in each); Group-A (forearm band), Group-B (elbow taping) and Group-C (control), provided with a forearm band, supportive elbow taping technique and as a control group, respectively, although all groups received the conventional physiotherapy in addition to these adjunct measures. The outcome measurements included pain-free grip strength and functional improvement, assessed by using hand-held dynamometer and patient-rated forearm evaluation questionnaire (PRFEQ), respectively. Total duration of study was four weeks. Results: Although all the groups showed improvement with respect to increase in the pain-free grip strength and enhancement of functional independence, however, Group-A has shown the maximum improvement followed by Group-B which in turn proved to be more effective than conventional physiotherapy alone. Conclusion: The application of the forearm band produced a significant increase in the grip strength and function as compared to the elbow taping and control groups. The study implies the potential use of a forearm band in the future in addition to the conventional therapy in the management of patients with lateral epicondylitis.


Author(s):  
Aqeel Ahmed ◽  
Muhammad Ibrar ◽  
Aatik Arsh ◽  
Sonia Wali ◽  
Shoukat Hayat ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Mulligan mobilisation versus Cyriax approach in the management of patients with subacute lateral epicondylitis. Methods: The clinical trial was conducted at the District Headquarter Hospital, Bahawalnagar, Pakistan, from September to December 2018, and comprised lateral epicondylitis patients having symptoms for >2 weeks. The diagnosis was confirmed on the basis of physical tests and musculoskeletal ultrasound. The subjects were randomly allocated to two equal groups A and B. Group A received deep transverse friction and Mill’s manipulation according to Cyriax approach, while group B received Mulligan mobilisation with movement techniques. Patient-related tennis elbow evaluation index was used to collect data which was analysed using SPSS 20. Results: Of the 60 patients, there were 30(50%) in each of the two groups. The overall mean age was 35.27±7.30 years, and 38(63.3%) participants were male.  After 4 weeks of treatment sessions, both groups showed significant improvements (p<0.05) in pain and functional disability scores. Group A showed significantly more improvement (p<0.05) in pain subscale scores compared to group B, while group B showed significant improvement (p<0.05) in functional disability subscale scores compared to group A. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) between the groups on total the patient-related tennis elbow evaluation index score. Conclusion: Both Mulligan mobilisation with movement and Cyriax approach decreased pain and improved functional status in lateral epicondylitis patients. Key Words: Elbow, Lateral epicondylitis, Massage, Mobilisation, Physiotherapy. Continuous..,


2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Jetindar Puri ◽  
Dr Nabiha Ahmed

OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of deep friction massage and ultrasound therapy in subjects with tennis elbow in terms of pain, grip strength and functional activities. STUDY DESIGN Randomized Control Trial. STUDY SETTINGS AND PARTICIPANTS Study was conducted in Physiotherapy OPD of a tertiary care hospital. A sample of 50 patients were inducted in the study. Sample size calculated through open Epi calculator. OUTCOME MEASURES Patients with the diagnosed lateral epicondylitis (Tennis elbow) presenting to out Patient department of two tertiary care hospitals has been enrolled for study after written informed consent. Subjects were randomly allocated into two groups i.e. group A and group B. Group A = DFM + exercise, Group B = U/S + exercise. RESULTS Total 50 patients were randomized and divided into two groups. Group A: the mean pain score on VAS before treatment was 5.88±1.130 and after treatment 1.80±1.041 p-value=0.006. Group B: the mean pain score on VAS before treatment was 6.56±1.446 and after treatment was 2.72±1.208 p-value=0.006. Group A: the mean grip strength score was 13.92±2.691 and in after treatment was 19.60±5.454 p-value=0.342. Group B: the mean grip strength was 15.12±2.505 and after treatment was 20.92±4.183p-value=0.342. CONCLUSION The present study showed no statistical difference in using deep frictional massage therapy in relieving pain, improving grip strength and functional performance in subject with tennis elbow. KEY WORDS Tennis Elbow, Lateral Epicondylitis, Deep Friction Massage, Hand Held Dynamometer, Ultrasound Therapy, Grip Strength.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2165-2167
Author(s):  
Wajeeha I. Andrabi ◽  
M Asadullah Khawaja ◽  
K. Fatima ◽  
S I. Hussain Andrabi ◽  
A. Shafique ◽  
...  

Background: the study was conducted to analyze the efficacy of 0.75% ropicaine at perianal block for open haemrrhoidectomy with regards to pain intensity, first demand of analgesia and hospital stay. Method: 50 patients were selected for open haemrrhoidectomy under GA which were divided into two groups.it was a randomized control trial in which sealed envelope method was used for the group delegation in which Group A was designated to the patients having the perianal block with 0.75% ropivacaine while the group B was the placebo group having normal saline injected in the perianal region. The variables compared were the first demand of analgesia, pain intensity and the duration of the hospital stay. In order to make the site of injection more authentic the injections were sited under ultrasound guidance. Results: The pain intensity which was analyzed with the visual analogue score (VAS) had a median of 3.8 (high=6, low=3) in group A while 5.5 (high=8, low=4) in the Group B with the p value of < 0.05. The mean time recorded for the first demand of analgesia was 6.20 ± 1.20 hours in the Group A which had improved from 1.20 ± 1.0 hours in the Placebo Group while the p value was < 0.001, while the mean time of hospital stay got reduced from 22.5±3.30 hours to 12.4 ± 3.10 hours with the significant p value of < 0.002. Conclusion: It was observed that with preemptive analgesia with 0.75% ropivacaine administered led to a substantial reduction in pain perception, request for an analgesic and hospital stay. Therefore it is appropriate to administer it before open hemorrhoidectomy. Keywords: preemptive anaesthesia, local anesthesia, postoperative pain, ropivacaine, open hemorrhoidectomy


Author(s):  
Vikram Sharma ◽  
Vivek Chandak

<p><strong>Background: </strong>Lateral epicondylitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder for which an effective treatment strategy remains unknown. Aim of the study was to examine whether a single injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with needling is more effective than needling with placebo in reducing pain in adults with lateral epicondylitis. Study design used was randomized controlled trial.    </p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 66 patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis were randomized (1:1) to receive either a blinded injection of PRP (group A) or saline (placebo) group B. The primary end point was a change in pain using the VAS and patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation (PRTEE) questionnaire. The secondary outcome being improvement in function (PRTEE scores).<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The VAS score and PRTEE score improved significantly in both the groups at all 3 follow-up examinations. Group A had significantly better results than the group B.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>PRP injection are safe and effective management strategy for lateral epicondylitis</p>


Author(s):  
Radhika Chintamani

Introduction: Lateral Epicondylitis is a overuse syndrome usually seen in people who          perform repeated extension and supination movement of elbow against resistance.                Tissue Extensibility Dysfunction (TED) is a term which suggests apparent                            tightness of the muscle which has occurred due to spasm, lactic acid accumulation, inflammation or over use. Need of The Study: Many Studies involving manual therapy with different techniques have already demonstrated manual therapy is effective in reducing pain in subjects with lateral epicondylitis. Very few studies have focused on Mulligan’s Pain Release Phenomenon (PRP) which is established to reduce pain and improving range of motion. Also, there is dirth in literature related to tissue extensibility dysfunction occurring in subacute variant of tennis elbow and the effect of PRP on TED. Hence this study is been undertaken.  Methodology: A total of 50 sample size was randomized into 25 per group. Group A consisted of Conventional therapy and Group B consisted of Conventional therapy with Mulligan’s PRP. Outcome measures were noted pre therapy and on the 7th day that is post therapy and results were tabulated. Results: The results declare that pain (0.05 and 0.001), grip strength (0.001, 0.001) and disability (0.001, 0.001) showed significant improvement in the scores in both the group whereas muscle stiffness (0.341 and 0.001) significantly improved only in Group B. Conclusion: Mulligan’s Pain Release Phenomenon technique can be used to treat Subacute tennis elbow effectively and is known to reduce the muscle stiffness along with pain and disability and improving strength.


2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 452-456
Author(s):  
Arooj Fatima ◽  
Ashfaq Ahmed

To determine and compare the effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without eccentric strength training in patients with rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy. This single blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted at University Physical therapy and Rehabilitation clinic, Raiwind road, Lahore.The study included sample size of 50 subjects diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Patients included in study were allocated randomly into; Group-A: This group was treated with routine physiotherapy treatment. Group-B: In this group, subjects were trained with eccentric loading exercises along with routine physiotherapy treatment. The outcome measures were pain intensity measured by using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and functional outcome measured by quick Disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire. The p-values were found to be significant for VAS (0.001) and for DASH (0.000). The paired sample t-test was applied in two sub groups of group A and similarly in group-B. The values were statistically significant i.e., 0.001 for VAS, 0.000 for DASH. P-values obtained for VAS (0.001) and DASH (0.000) when repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) was applied comparing four sub groups. Eccentric exercises give better results in reducing pain intensity and gaining functional outcome with routine physiotherapy maneuvers in subjects having rotator cuff tendinopathy. Eccentric loading training for the cure of shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tendinopathy has confirmed to be more helpful in aiding pain, and fixing functional impairment in patients having rotator cuff tendinopathy than routine physiotherapy treatment methods.


2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 230949901989687
Author(s):  
Gun Woo Lee ◽  
Jong-Uk Mun ◽  
Myun-Whan Ahn

Study design: The present study is a prospectively randomized study. Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of posterior epidural adipose tissue (PAT) on postoperative outcome following lumbar decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) by whether PAT was removed or preserved during the surgical procedure. Summary of background data: In posterior decompression surgery for LSS, PAT is routinely removed without knowledge of its role and significance. However, considering adipose tissue has regenerative properties of damaged neighboring tissues or itself, PAT, which is adipose tissue located at peridural space, might also have a potential to regenerate the neighboring damaged tissue, including dura and nerve root in the lumbar spine, but this has not been thoroughly studied. Methods: Of the 185 eligible patients screened for the current study, 181 patients were enrolled and randomly allocated into either group A (PAT removal, n = 90) or group B (PAT retention, n = 91). The primary outcome measure was pain intensity on the lower back and lower extremity. The secondary outcome measures were functional outcome based on the Oswestry disability index (ODI) and walking distance, complications during the surgical procedure, and surgical outcomes. Results: Postoperative pain intensity on the lower back and lower extremity was greater in group A than in group B. Functional status on ODI and walking distance was also worse in group B than in group A (64.9% in group A and 66.2% in group B). The number of patients with aggravated pain intensity and deteriorated functional status in postoperative follow-up times was significantly greater in group A than in group B. There were no significant differences in surgical outcome and complications between the groups. Conclusion: Preserving epidural fat may be favorable in postoperative outcomes of posterior decompression surgery for LSS compared to removing epidural fat.


2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
Fareeda Shaheen ◽  
Nazish Rafique ◽  
Aqsa Izhar Ahmed ◽  
Perkash Lal

OBJECTIVES To compare the effect of Mobilization with Movement (MWM) and Manipulation in the management of lateral epicondylitis with regard to ache, grip power and functional activities. METHODOLOGY 20 patients presented with lateral epicondylitis (Tennis elbow) to OPD in Ziauddin Hospital (Clifton, North and Kemari campuses). They were enrolled for the purpose of research study after written informed consent. Subjects were erratically assigned into 2 groups, i.e. group A for MWM and group B for manipulation. All patients were examined before and after the treatment and then findings were evaluated. Pain was sedated by Visual analogue scale (VAS), grip strength was measured by hand–held dynamometer and functional activities’ outcomes were measured by forearm analysis questionnaire survey for lateral epicondylitis, by H B Leung et al 2004. RESULT A total of 20 patients were randomly selected and divided into two groups i.e. Group–A & Group–B. The result shows for Group A: The mean of pain score on VAS before treatment was 4.70±1.418 while after treatment was 0.10±0.316 with P value (0.05) and the mean of grip strength score before treatment was 13.40±7.442 while after treatment was 22.60±8.501. For Group B: The mean of pain score on VAS before treatment was 5.20±0.632 while after treatment was 0.5±0.527 with P value (0.05) and the mean of grip strength before treatment was 26.20±21.028 and after treatment was 32.00±24.33. CONCLUSION This study shows evidence to support the effectiveness of both approaches (MWM + Manipulation) for relieving ache, strengthening and functionality along with tennis elbow. KEYWORDS Lateral epicondylitis, Manipulation, Mobilization with movement (MWM), dynamometer, visual analog scale, and analysis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 4949-4955
Author(s):  
Kumar Shubham ◽  
Kulkarni P N ◽  
Kshirsagar A Y

The most well-known abuse condition is identified with inordinate wrist expansion and generally alluded to as tennis elbow, however it is in reality increasingly regular in non-tennis players. METHODS- A prospective, comparative study was conducted with 50 patients after Ethical approval. Quantitative data is presented with Mean and Standard deviation. Examination among the investigation bunches is finished with the assistance of unpaired t test according to consequences of ordinariness test. Majority of the patients (80%) in Group A and (76%) in Group B were from the age group of 31-40 years. The mean age in Group A was 36.4±5.44 years and in Group B were 36.8±5.87 years. Majority of the patients in both groups were female. There was dominance of right side (68% and 72%) as compared to left side (32% and 28%) in both groups. The mean duration of symptom in Group A was 2.24±0.72 months as compared to 1.92±0.81 months in Group B. 20% and 12% patients in Group A had Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension respectively whereas 16% and 24% patients in Group B had Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension respectively. The mean baseline VAS score in Group A was 7.6±0.51 and Group B was 7.7±0.38 which decreased to 5.1±0.81. The mean baseline MGS score in Group A was 74.6±10.32 which increased to 91.6±4.08 in 2 weeks. And in Group B was 74.5±10.31 which increased to 99.8±2.646 in 2 weeks. The MGS score improved more in Group B after 2 weeks (p=0.005), 4 weeks (p=0.002) and 6 weeks (p=0.022). However, toward the finish of 3 months, a half year and a year, improvement in MGS Score was fundamentally better in Group A as compared to Group B.Along these lines, we presumed that PRP as an unrivaled treatment choice in instances of tennis elbow. In any case, keeping in see the constrained time of follow up in the current examination we prescribe longer follow up studies to additionally unite our discoveries and set up the long haul viability of PRP in instances of sidelong epicondylitis.


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