Vibration therapy versus standard treatment for tennis elbow: A randomized controlled study

Furness, N; Phillips, Alistair R.; Gallacher, Sian; Beazley, James Charles Sherard; Evans, Jonathan P; Toms, Andrew; Thomas, William J.; Smith, Christopher D.

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“…The development of mechanical percussion emerged to generate similar or greater effects to those found in manual percus impacting the tissues at a different frequency, amplitude and force with higher fri reduce therapists' upper extremity stress and cover larger areas in shorter tr periods [22]. The first device was created in the 1950s [22], and nowadays, there is variety to choose from, such as platforms [23], wearable devices [24], belts [2 rollers [26], nonportable devices [27], cushions [28] and, more recently, massage g Massage guns are hand-held mechanical devices that have a shape like jackhammer, are electric or battery powered and utilize different shaped applic (e.g., large and small ball, flat tip, bullet/pointy tip and fork) [20] (Figure 1). These use percussive therapy, achieved by the rapid tip movement, to deliver b pressure/vibration/massage to the myofascial tissues (i.e., fascia, muscle belly or which is thought to promote blood flow, reduce myofascial restriction and improve range of motion, alleviate pain and break up trigger points [20].…”

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“…The development of mechanical percussion devices emerged to generate similar or greater effects to those found in manual percussion, by impacting the tissues at a different frequency, amplitude and force with higher friction, to reduce therapists’ upper extremity stress and cover larger areas in shorter treatment periods [ 22 ]. The first device was created in the 1950s [ 22 ], and nowadays, there is a wider variety to choose from, such as platforms [ 23 ], wearable devices [ 24 ], belts [ 25 ], foam rollers [ 26 ], nonportable devices [ 27 ], cushions [ 28 ] and, more recently, massage guns.…”

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The Effects of Massage Guns on Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review

Ferreira,

Silva,

Vigário

et al. 2023

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The use of massage guns has become increasingly popular in recent years. Although their use is more and more common, both in a clinical and sports context, there is still little information to guide the practitioners. This systematic review aimed to determine the effects of massage guns in healthy and unhealthy populations as pre- and post-activity or part of a treatment. Data sources used were PubMed, PEDro, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science and Google Scholar, and the study eligibility criteria were based on “healthy and unhealthy individuals”, “massage guns”, “pre-activity, post-activity or part of a treatment” and “randomized and non-randomized studies” (P.I.C.O.S.). Initially, 281 records were screened, but only 11 could be included. Ten had a moderate risk of bias and one a high risk of bias. Massage guns could be effective in improving iliopsoas, hamstrings, triceps suralis and the posterior chain muscles’ flexibility. In strength, balance, acceleration, agility and explosive activities, it either did not have improvements or it even showed a decrease in performance. In the recovery-related outcomes, massage guns were shown to be cost-effective instruments for stiffness reduction, range of motion and strength improvements after a fatigue protocol. No differences were found in contraction time, rating of perceived exertion or lactate concentration. Massage guns can help to improve short-term range of motion, flexibility and recovery-related outcomes, but their use in strength, balance, acceleration, agility and explosive activities is not recommended.

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The Effects of Massage Guns on Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review

Ferreira,

Silva,

Vigário

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Minimally invasive treatment of lateral epicondylitis

Urits

Markel

Choi

et al. 2020

Best Practice & Research Clinical Anaesthesiology

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Efficacy of Nonoperative Treatments for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Yoon

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Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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Background: Lateral epicondylitis is a common overuse injury affecting approximately 1 to 3 percent of the population. Although symptoms may disappear spontaneously within 1 year, the clinical guidelines for conservative treatment are not clear. The authors’ objective was to examine the outcomes of nonsurgical treatments for lateral epicondylitis through a meta-analysis and provide a treatment recommendation using the available evidence. Methods: The authors searched the PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases to identify primary research articles studying conservative treatments (electrophysiotherapy, physical therapy, and injections) for lateral epicondylitis. The authors included randomized controlled trials published in peer-reviewed journals. Data related to outcomes (pain, grip strength, Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation score, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score) and complications were extracted. Results: Fifty-eight randomized controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis. Electrophysiotherapy was effective in improving pain [mean difference, −10.0 (95 percent CI, −13.8 to −6.1)], Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation score [mean difference, −10.7 (95 percent CI, −16.3 to −5.0)], and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score [mean difference, −11.9 (95 percent CI, −15.8 to −7.9)]; and physical therapy improved pain [mean difference, −6.0 (95 percent CI, −9.7 to −2.3)] and Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation scores [mean difference, −7.5 (95 percent CI, −11.8 to −3.2)] compared to placebo. Injections did not improve any outcome measures. Patients who received electrophysiotherapy and injections reported higher adverse effects than physical therapy patients. Conclusions: Patients who received electrophysiotherapy and physical therapy reported statistically and clinically improved scores in pain and function compared to placebo. Injections may put patients at higher risk for adverse effects compared to other conservative treatments. When managing lateral epicondylitis conservatively, electrophysiotherapy and physical therapy should be prioritized before other interventions. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, I.

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Vibration therapy versus standard treatment for tennis elbow: A randomized controlled study

Abstract: Vibration therapy did not result in any statistically significant improvement in functional outcome scores compared to standard treatment for TE. It is important to note that this was a relatively small cohort and a high dropout rate was observed.

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The Effects of Massage Guns on Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review

The Effects of Massage Guns on Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review

Minimally invasive treatment of lateral epicondylitis

Efficacy of Nonoperative Treatments for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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