The primary objective of this study is to compare the clinical effectiveness of exercise therapy alone versus exercise combined with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in individuals with lateral epicondylitis, focusing on changes in pain, grip strength, functional status, and overall treatment success.
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) applied in addition to exercise does not create a significant difference in pain level, grip strength and functional status in individuals with lateral epicondylitis compared to exercise alone.
Timeframe: 8 week
Upper Extremity Function (Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire - QuickDASH)
Timeframe: 8 week