Active Release Technique and Graston Technique in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis

"Patients in this group will receive Active Release Technique along with conventional therapy. ART will be given with patient seated, elbow flexed and resting on the treatment table, forearm in midprone \& wrist in neutral position and then the therapist will work on the common extensor tendon by applying pressure to the tendon distal to their attachment at the elbow. The patient will start with the elbow bent and wrist straight. As the therapist hold the muscles, the patient will extend the elbow and pronate and flex the wrist while the therapist move the pressure proximally, attempting to release adhesions around and between muscle planes. Total of 15 repetitions for of 10 minutes.~CONVENTIONAL THERAPY:~* Hot pack for 15 minutes~* TENS for 15 minutes~* Ultrasound (pulsed mode, 1MHz at 1.5 W/cm2 for 5 minutes)"

"Patients in this group will receive IASTM along with conventional therapy. In graston technique proper application of GT3 which include application of a cream to the common extensor tendon. The GT3will be then used to common extensor tendon. In areas of increased tissue restriction, more required pressure with GT3 is applied using increased force and shorter strokes over the areas of restriction. Ice will be offered as needed for pain management after each session.~The study includes interventional protocol of 4 weeks. The sessions will be given 3 times a week for 4 weeks.~CONVENTIONAL THERAPY:~* Hot pack for 15 minutes~* TENS for 15 minutes~* Ultrasound (pulsed mode, 1MHz at 1.5 W/cm2 for 5 minutes)"