Efficiency of Kinesio Taping in Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

Tendinopathy, Elbow Clinical Trial

Official title: Evaluation of Short-term and Residual Effects of Kinesio Taping in Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Controlled Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Lateral epicondylitis is a degenerative tendinosis of the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle and is the most common work/sports-related chronic musculoskeletal problem affecting the elbow. This randomized, double-blinded, controlled study aimed to evaluate the short term and residual effectiveness of the Kinesio taping method on pain, grip force, quality of life, and functionality.

Clinical Trial Description

Fifty patients diagnosed with chronic unilateral lateral epicondylitis with a symptom duration of at least 12 weeks. The study group received a true inhibitor Kinesio taping while the control group received sham taping for the first four weeks. In both groups, progressive stretching and strengthening exercises were given as a home program for 6 weeks. Patients were assessed with the numerical rating scale (NRS), Cyriax resistive muscle test evaluation, maximal grip strength, PRTEE (Patient- Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation), and SF-36 (Short Form-36) by the first assessor who was blinded to taping types. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Elbow Tendinopathy
• Tendinopathy
• Tendinopathy, Elbow
• Tennis Elbow

• NCT number: NCT04518527
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Selcuk University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 1, 2017
• Completion date: July 1, 2017