Investigating the effects of neuromobilization in lateral epicondylitis

Yılmaz, Kamil; Bayramlar, Kezban; Ayhan, Çiğdem; Tüfekçi, Osman

doi:10.1016/j.jht.2020.11.003

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“…On the other hand, different results appear in the literature. Yilmaz et al [9] reported that the neuro mobilization technique did not increase grip strength but decreased pain level. Vilfane et al [23] suggested that nerve mobilization increases grip strength but found no significant difference between the groups.…”

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“…The local edema increases the pressure on the radial nerve [2, 9]. Studies pointed out that the pain level and loss of grip strength will affect the upper extremity functionality in patients [8][9][10]. Therefore, the pain level and grip strength are used as valid tests to evaluate the effect of treatment.…”

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“…Exercise therapy, including radial nerve mobilization exercises, has been used to treat musculoskeletal problems, including LE [8,9]. Nerve mobilization or neurodynamics mobilization, defined by David Butler, is aimed at restoring homeostasis in and around the nervous system through facilitating movement between neural structures and their surroundings.…”

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“…Nerve mobilization or neurodynamics mobilization, defined by David Butler, is aimed at restoring homeostasis in and around the nervous system through facilitating movement between neural structures and their surroundings. It is stated that neural shifting reduces adhesions between the nerve and surrounding tissue, improves neural vascularity, and improves the axoplasmic flow [9][10][11]. Manual therapy [MT] increases joint and soft tissue mobility by stimulating mechanoreceptors.…”

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“…hand, and held at it for 5 seconds before returning to the initial position [Fig. 1a] [9]. These exercises were to be performed at home five days a week, with ten repetitions in each session for a total of three weeks.…”

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Lateral Epikondilitli Hastalarda Fizyoterapi Yaklaşımlarının Kısa Dönem Etkinliğinin Karşılaştırılması

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Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi

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The study aimed to investigate the short-term effects of radial nerve self-mobilization [RNSM], manual therapy [MT], and extracorporeal shock wave therapy [ESWT] on pain, pain-free grip strength, functional status, and patient satisfaction in patients with Lateral Epicondylitis [LE] and to determine the superiority of these methods to each other. 48 patients diagnosed with LE were included in the study and were randomly divided into three groups. RNSM was applied to all patients as a home program. The first group [n=16] received only the RNSM as a home program, the MT group [n=16] received MT combined with RNSM, and the ESWT group [n=16] received ESWT combined with RNSM. The RNSM was applied five days per week, and the MT and ESWT for two sessions per week for three weeks. Pain severity, pain-free handgrip strength, functionality levels, and patient satisfaction were evaluated before and after three weeks of treatment. The pain level significantly decreased, and handgrip strength and functionality increased in all groups after three weeks [p<0.001]. In comparison between the groups, the decrease in pain level, the increase in maximum grip strength, and patients' overall satisfaction scores were found to be higher in the MT group than in the ESWT, and only the RNSM groups [p<0.05]. MT application combined with radial nerve self-mobilization exercises in the treatment of LE appears to be more effective.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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