Changes in Pain, Dysfunction, and Grip Strength of Patients with Acute Lateral Epicondylitis Caused by Frequency of Physical Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee, So‐Young; Ko, Young-Jun; Lee, Wanhee

doi:10.1589/jpts.26.1037

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“…Measurements were taken by means of the VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) scale [19], [20] of a modified assessment questionnaire of pain intensity according to Laitinen [21] and closed questions questionnaire of own construction. The visual-analogue VAS scale is a method according to which the subjective intensity of suffered pain is determined.…”

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Evaluation of analgesic effectiveness of infrared radiation and interference currents in degenerative diseases

Kawa¹,

Muszynska²,

Kowza-Dzwonkowska³

2014

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

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Background: The aim of this research is to evaluate analgesic effectiveness of infrared radiation and interference currents in degenerative diseases of joints. On the grounds of current practical and theoretical experience, the following hypothesis was formed: Application of interference currents and infrared radiation constitutes effective analgesic therapy in degenerative diseases, and in the case of the applied treatment, its effectiveness is long-term.Material/Methods: Tests were conducted on a group consisting of 32 women and men in the age range of 65-87 years of age suffering from a degenerative disease of the knee joint. The patients were applied a series of 10 treatments with application of the Sollux lamp for 15 minutes and interference currents of 50-100 HZ frequency for 5 minutes and 90- 100 Hz for 10 minutes during treatment. Evaluation of the efficiency of therapy was checked by means of the VAS scale and the Laitinen scale.Results: The results indicate an efficient analgesic effect according to the VAS scale immediately after treatment p = 0.002 and a month after treatment p = 0.000 as well as according to the Laitinen scale immediately after treatment p = 0.004 and a month after treatment p = 0.004.Conclusions: Application of infrared radiation and interference currents indicates an analgesic effect. These treatments may be alternative or supportive to pharmacological treatment in the case of degenerative changes in people who are over 65 years of age. Results of the research suggest continuation of further research on the effectiveness of the above-mentioned therapy and the length of preserving analgesic results in people with degenerative diseases of joints

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of analgesic effectiveness of infrared radiation and interference currents in degenerative diseases

Kawa¹,

Muszynska²,

Kowza-Dzwonkowska³

2014

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

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“…Diverse treatment methods have been designed and used to treat lateral epicondylitis, such as resting, drug therapy, restriction of joint movements, physical therapy, local injection of steroids, and surgical treatment. However, none of these have shown consistent or predictable outcomes; the best treatment method has not yet been established 3 ) .…”

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Effects of concentric contraction of the wrists and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation cycle on pain and muscle strength in lateralepicondylitis patients

2017

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[Purpose] This study examined the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and concentric contraction of the muscles surrounding the elbow joints on pain and muscular strength in the elbow joints of patients with lateral epicondylitis. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects of this study were 30 patients who visited our hospital with the main complaint of lateral pain in the elbow joint. All subjects were randomly and equally assigned to an experimental group that conducted concentric contraction exercises in sync with a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation cycle and a control group that performed concentric contraction after the application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Patients used a 10 cm visual analogue scale to evaluate the level of pain in their elbow joints. To measure the strength of muscles around the elbow joints, the subjects’ paretic grip strength was measured using an electronic grip strength dynamometer. [Results] No statistically significant difference in visual analog scale was found between the two groups. Regarding changes in grip strength, changes in the experimental group’s grip strength were significantly greater than those in the control group. [Conclusion] These results can be used as a basis for reducing pain and improving strength in lateral epicondylitis patients.

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“…Tennis elbow (TE) is not an inflammation of the outside portion of the elbow but rather is the degeneration of the extensor tendon of the humeral lateral epicondyle (LE) due to microscopic injuries. Common symptoms include pain, tenderness over the LE, pain upon gripping, and dorsiflexion against resistance of the wrist, middle finger, or both 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ) . Conservative treatments such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, local steroid injections, strengthening exercises, stretching, taping, ultrasound (US), iontophoresis, laser, acupuncture, and massage are usually used 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ) .…”

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Analgesic effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus ultrasound therapy in chronic tennis elbow

Lizis

2015

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] This study compared the analgesic effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy with those of ultrasound therapy in patients with chronic tennis elbow. [Subjects] Fifty patients with tennis elbow were randomized to receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy or ultrasound therapy. [Methods] The extracorporeal shock wave therapy group received 5 treatments once per week. Meanwhile, the ultrasound group received 10 treatments 3 times per week. Pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale during grip strength evaluation, palpation of the lateral epicondyle, Thomsen test, and chair test. Resting pain was also recorded. The scores were recorded and compared within and between groups pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment, and 3 months post-treatment. [Results] Intra- and intergroup comparisons immediately and 3 months post-treatment showed extracorporeal shock wave therapy decreased pain to a significantly greater extent than ultrasound therapy. [Conclusion] Extracorporeal shock wave therapy can significantly reduce pain in patients with chronic tennis elbow.

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Changes in Pain, Dysfunction, and Grip Strength of Patients with Acute Lateral Epicondylitis Caused by Frequency of Physical Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

Evaluation of analgesic effectiveness of infrared radiation and interference currents in degenerative diseases

Evaluation of analgesic effectiveness of infrared radiation and interference currents in degenerative diseases

Effects of concentric contraction of the wrists and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation cycle on pain and muscle strength in lateralepicondylitis patients

Analgesic effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus ultrasound therapy in chronic tennis elbow

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