Comparative Study Between Different Mobilization Techniques for Patients With Chronic Tennis Elbow (RCT)

Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Tennis Elbow

Treatments: Other: Maitland joint mbilization; Other: mulligan mobilization; Other: radial nerve mobilization

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06812377

SCBR-393/2024

2024/03/31970 (Other Grant/Funding Number)

Details and patient eligibility

About

Background: Tennis elbow is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting the functional activities of daily living through common extensor tendinopathy. There is a limited knowledge about neural restriction as a source of movement limitation in patients with tennis other than enriched joint mobilization techniques knowledge.

Objectives: This study will be designed to determine the efficacy of adding different mobilization techniques along with eccentric exercises on elbow pain intensity, functional disability, hand grip strength and pain pressure in patients with chronic tennis elbow.

Methods: Forty five patients with lateral epicondylitis with their ages ranged from 18 and 45 more than six weeks will be randomly assigned into three groups. Group A will receive Maitland joint mobilization techniques. Patients in group B will receive Mulligan mobilization techniques while patient in group C will receive radial nerve mobilization.. Both groups will receive eccentric exercises for wrist extensors . Patients will be treated three session per week for four week and they will be evaluated pre and post treatment for pain severity using by visual analogue scale, level of functionality by DASH questionnaire, hand grip strength by hand held dynamometer and pressure pain threshold(PPT) by pressure algometer.

Results: All the outcome variables will be assessed at baseline and 4weeks following the treatment period.

Enrollment: 45 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 50 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• This study will include individuals between the ages of 18 and 45 who have been diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis based on positive results from the Mill's and Cozen's tests. The participants must also have complaints of local tenderness at the elbow that lasts longer than six weeks. Additionally, to complete the assessment and get treatment, the participants' elbow must have a full extension range of motion

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy, upper thoracic outlet syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, myositis ossificans, carpal tunnel syndrome, recent upper limb trauma, elbow immobilization, steroid injection administration within the previous six months, and any history of physical therapy administered within the previous six months were excluded from the study. Furthermore, participation will not be permitted for anyone who has previously experienced discomfort because of their profession

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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45 participants in 3 patient groups

group A

Active Comparator group

Description:

maitland mobilization Posteroanterior mobilization of the radial head in motion. This method is gliding over the radial head posteriorly to anteriorly while the patient executes (and relaxes) the painful action (e.g., clutching). Repeat the method six to ten times if there is a noticeable increase in your ability to grip without pain

Treatment:

Other: Maitland joint mbilization

Group (B)

Active Comparator group

Description:

mulligan mobilization Using this approach, the patient performs (and relaxes) the painful action (e.g., clutching) while a lateral humeroulnar auxiliary glide is applied and maintained. If you notice a noticeable increase in your ability to grip without pain, repeat the method six to ten times. You can use a belt to help you glide.Three sets of it were performed, with a 30-second break in between \[44\].

Treatment:

Other: mulligan mobilization

Group (c)

Experimental group

Description:

radial nerve mobilization

Treatment:

Other: radial nerve mobilization