A Research Protocol to Evaluate the Efficacy of Powerball versus Mulligan Mobilization with Movement on Pain and Function in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis

Abstract

Background: Amongst the most frequently repeated stress conditions within the elbow joint includes lateral epicondylitis (LE). The extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle attachment is affected mostly. The management of an individual with LE that manifests itself in repetitive upper extremity motions is the purpose of this research. There seems to be no study on the effects of PowerBall device training on the pain and function in individuals with Lateral Epicondylitis. “PowerBall device” practice is a type of strength training.
 Methods / Design: After conducting initial evaluations and allocation, the subjects (n=50) with LE will be involved in a randomized controlled study and classified either in an intervention group or a conventional group. The interventional group will do “PowerBall device” exercises, while others in the control group, doing MMWM. These groups will receive basic movements and ultrasound in accordance with the procedures.
 Discussion: The PRTEE scale measured the intervention's impact on pain and function in patients with LE, and a Hand-held Dynamometer was utilized to quantify grip strength. The findings will give considerable support for the use of the "PowerBall device" exercise and MMWM on LE patients.
 Conclusion: Conclusion will be drawn post study so as to see whether PowerBall device is more helpful or Mulligan Mobilization with Movement on pain and function in patients with LE. This study will give better approach to the therapist in managing the condition.

Effect of Active Release Technique and Cyriax approach on pain, grip strength and functional performance in individuals with lateral epicondylitis: a randomized clinical trial protocol

“…The conclusion of this study infers that a rotator cuff strengthening program is significantly effective in reducing pain and enhancing functional activity. 19 In a randomised controlled study conducted by Uttamchandani and Phansopkar, 20 the individuals (n=50) with lateral epicondylitis were separated into either an intervention group or a control group, with 25 subjects in each group. Group A used the "PowerBall device" for a strength training programme that was conducted across five sessions per week for three weeks, lasting anywhere between 20 and 64 minutes per session.…”

“…The conclusion of this study was that Mulligan Mobilisation was widely regarded as having the biggest impact on pain in patients with lateral epicondylitis, which makes sense given all the factors involved and the treatment's successful outcomes. 20 The ART and the Cyriax technique will be evaluated for their effects on participants with subacute lateral epicondylitis in terms of pain, strength, and function using the primary (i.e., VAS) and secondary (i.e., hand dynamometer and patientrated tennis elbow evaluation scale) outcome measures. The advantages of the survey allow for a personalised approach to the rehabilitation protocol and the flexibility to adjust to the patients' increasing abilities throughout the course of therapy.…”