Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Friction Massage in Lateral Epicondylitis

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

42

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 18, 2024

Primary Completion Date

July 20, 2025

Study Completion Date

July 20, 2025

Conditions
Lateral Epicondylitis
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Friction massage(standard protocol)

"All participants will receive 4weeks of intervention with a frequency of 2-3 days/week with a period of rest in between. 5 minutes of ultrasound will be given followed by friction massage technique(5-10 minutes duration) which includes for the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage alone and for the last two weeks longitudinal friction massage alone will be performed and strengthening protocol will be given.~The exercise protocol will be taught to the patient by an experienced physiotherapist and supervised on the subsequent sessions. The protocol will be gradually progressed as per the patient's tolerance."

PROCEDURE

Neuromuscular re-education(experimental)

"All participants will receive 4weeks of intervention with a frequency of 2-3 days/week with a period of rest in between. 5 minutes of ultrasound will be given followed by neuromuscular reeducation technique (5-10 minutes duration) which includes for the 1st two weeks; cross friction massage with active movement and for the last two weeks longitudinal friction massage with active movement will be performed and strengthening protocol will be given.~The exercise protocol will be taught to the patient by an experienced physiotherapist and supervised on the subsequent sessions. The protocol will be gradually progressed as per the patient's tolerance."

Trial Locations (1)

44000

RECRUITING

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi

OTHER