What is the Purpose of this Study?
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a percussive/massage therapy device (Theragun, CA) to improve pain and restore functional outcomes in acute lateral epicondylitis “tennis elbow.” Participants will undergo physical therapy for 6 weeks; one session per week will be conducted with a certified physical therapist. Half of the participants will be randomly assigned to use a percussive/massage therapy device during these sessions and at home. All participants will undergo physical exams and complete questionnaires. Researchers believe that using a percussive/massage therapy device as a part of a treatment plan can help improve pain and outcomes compared to when this medical device is not used.
Eligibility
- Individuals 18 years old or older are included
- Patients with atraumatic lateral epicondylitis symptoms
- Symptoms persistent and present for at least 2 weeks
- Presence of 2 of the following on clinical examination: +tenderness to palpation common extensor tendons and/or lateral epicondyle origin, pain over the lateral elbow with passive flexion of the wrist in an extended position, +pain with resisted supination, +pain with resisted middle finger extension.
Where can I participate?
Beverly
More about this Clinical Trial
What is the full name of this clinical trial?
Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis with a Percussive Therapy Device: Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial