CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Kinesio Taping in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis

78 participantsStarted 2013-06-01

Plain-language summary

Lateral epicondylitis is the most common condition affecting the elbow and characterized by pain over the lateral epicondyle. The aim of this study was to determine and compare the efficacy of TENS and Kinesio Taping in lateral epicondylitis.

Who can participate

Age range19 Years – 72 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 19 to 72 * Enough cognitive ability to fill clinical assessment forms * Agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Severe or progressive neurological deficits * Severe psychiatric disease history, substance and/or alcohol dependence, * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, malignancy, osteoporosis * A history of inflammatory or infectious disease * A skin allergy story * Previously undergone physical therapy due to lateral epicondylitis

What they're measuring

Pain-free grip strength

Timeframe: 12 week

Pain severity at rest, night and forced wrist extension test

Timeframe: 12 week

Pressure pain threshold

Timeframe: 12 week

Patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation (PRTEE)

Timeframe: 12 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03968796

SponsorEuropean University of Lefke

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-08-31

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