Study Overview
This study looked at how effective three different treatments are for patients with lateral epicondylitis (commonly known as tennis elbow).
Treatment Groups
Fifty-four patients were randomly divided into three groups:
- Epicondylitis bandaging
- Wrist dorsiflexion splinting
- Kinesio taping
Patient Assessment
Patients were evaluated using:
- Visual Analog Score (VAS) – for pain level
- Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder (DASH) score – for arm function
- Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) score – for the impact on daily activities
- Hand grip strength – to measure strength
Assessments were made at the start of the study and again at 3 and 6 weeks.
Results
No significant differences were found between the three treatment groups in terms of pain, function, or grip strength at any of the assessment points.
Conclusions
The study concluded that using an epicondylitis bandage, wrist splint, or kinesio tape did not lead to better outcomes in treating lateral epicondylitis over a 6-week period.
Practical Recommendations
For clinics and patients:
- Focus on measurable outcomes like pain reduction and improved function.
- Set clear goals for treatment effectiveness.
- Explore AI tools that can help track and analyze treatment results.
- Start with small pilot projects to test treatment options and monitor progress.
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