Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Myofascial Release and TENS Over Pain, Hand Prehensile Strength and Functionality of Superior Extremity in Women With Lateral Epicondylalgia

Lead Sponsor:

Fernanda Merino Alvarez

Conditions:

Musculoskeletal Manipulations

Eligibility:

FEMALE

30-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study evaluated the additive effect of myofascial release therapy on the brachial biceps on conventional management (TENS) in pain intensity, hand prehensile strength and upper limb functionality...

Detailed Description

This study determined the additive effect of the myofascial release therapy of brachial biceps on TENS in the variables pain intensity, hand prehensile strength and upper limb functionality of individ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Female between 30 and 50 years old.
  • Belong to the administrative staff of the university in question
  • Have a symptomatic diagnosis of chronic lateral epicondylitis (\> 6 weeks)

Exclusion

  • Being pregnant
  • Have done moderate or intense aerobic or anaerobic sport activities of any kind 72 hours before the registrations
  • Have an orthopedic, rheumatologic, neuropsychiatric or associated comorbidities diagnosed.
  • Have suffered a fracture or trauma involving the upper extremity 4 months before the intervention.
  • Be in medical, pharmacological or kinesthetic treatment during the intervention or 2 weeks before this.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 24 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 20 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04023279

Start Date

September 24 2018

End Date

December 20 2018

Last Update

July 17 2019

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Universidad Andres Bello

Talcahuano, Concepción, Chile, 4260000