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Corresponding Author

Marwa Youssef Elsabry

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Background: Lateral epicondylitis is a degenerative injury that cannot be diagnosed by blood tests and rarely by X-rays; rather, it is usually diagnosed by the description of the site of the pain and by certain findings from a physical examination.

Aim of the work: To examine the respective contributions of shockwave therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, and Kinesio tape in managing lateral epicondylitis.

Methodology: This research was carried out at Al-Zahraa University Hospital and AL-Matria Teaching Hospital (Rheumatology & Rehabilitation department) on 90 patients were divided into three equal groups: Group I received ESWT, Group II applied kinesio tape, and Group III received ultrasonic therapy. The outcome measures included common extensor tendon (CET) thickness measurement, grip strength (GS), visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, and Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE).

Results: VAS and GS after treatment were significantly improved compared to VAS and GS before treatment in the three groups (P value <0.001), with no substantial variation among the three groups. CET after management was substantially reduced compared to CET before treatment in the three groups (P value <0.001). PRTEE after treatment was substantially greater in group US than group ESWT and group KT (P value = 0.002 and 0.001 respectively) and was insignificantly varied between group ESWT and group KT.

Conclusion: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (EWST), ultrasound therapy (US), and kinesiotherapy (KT) have all demonstrated efficacy in reducing pain and improving functionality among patients with lower extremity (LE) conditions.

Keywords

Shockwave therapy; Kinesio tape; Lateral epicondylitis

Subject Area

Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation

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