Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis with a Percussive Therapy Device

Summary

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.


Inclusion Criteria

Not Available


Study Location(s)

Beverly


Full Title

Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis with a Percussive Therapy Device: Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Details
Disease Type/Condition

Other

Principal Investigator

Stone, Michael

Co-Investigators

Eugene Tsai

Age Group

Adult

Phase

N/A

IRB Number

STUDY00002285


Contact
Email
clinicaltrials@cshs.org
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Details
Disease Type/Condition

Other

Principal Investigator

Stone, Michael

Age Group

Adult

Phase

N/A

IRB Number

THERAGUN


Contact
Email
clinicaltrials@cshs.org
Want to join the study or
learn more?