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

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04518527
• Other study ID #: GaziU
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 1, 2017
• Est. completion date: July 1, 2017

Study information

• Verified date: February 2017
• Source: Selcuk University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

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.

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 50
• Est. completion date: July 1, 2017
• Est. primary completion date: May 1, 2017
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 30 Years to 60 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having pain on or near the lateral epicondyle and increases with pain at least one of the following provocations tests for lateral epicondylitis -resisted wrist extension (Cozen's test), resisted elbow supination (Mill's test) and 3rd finger extension (Maudley's test),

• Unilateral elbow pain at least 12 weeks,

• Not received injection therapy to the elbow in the last six weeks,

• Not received a physical therapy program in the last three months,

• Presence of normal elbow radiographic findings,

• Normal elbow joint range of motion,

• Having no neurological deficits

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with degenerative joint disease,

• Radial tunnel syndrome,

• Cervical nerve root compression,

• Pain reflected from the neck, shoulders,

• Wrist, radiohumeral joint osteochondritis dissecans,

• Tendon rupture,

• Osteoporosis, Infection,

• Malignancy,

• Inflammatory disease,

• Pregnant women

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

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

Intervention

Device:
• Tape
The tape is an elastic cotton strip with an acrylic adhesive that is used with the intent of treating pain and disability

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Gazi University	Ankara

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Elif Balevi Batur

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	numerical rating scale	The numerical rating scale (NRS) was used to evaluate the pain level of the patients included in the study. It is a one-dimensional scale consisting of 11 items that measure pain intensity in adults and is a segmented - intermittent numerical version of the visual analogue scale (VAS).	1 year
Secondary	resisted muscle test evaluation	According to the Cyriax method, each joint tested was kept in the mid- range of motion, without allowing movement. Resistance was applied to the forearm distal to avoid muscle involvement other than that tested in pronation and supination, thus the wrist was prevented to be involved. Subsequently, the patients were asked to apply a maximum force for at least three seconds. Resisted wrist extension, third finger extension, elbow supination, and pronation were evaluated.	1 year
Secondary	Maximal Isometric Handgrip Strength	The maximal isometric handgrip strength was measured in pounds using the Jamar hand dynamometer (Baseline® Hand Dynamometer - HiRes™ Gauge - ER™ 300 lbCapacity). Measurement was performed in two different positions, elbow at extension and 90° flexion. In the first position, the patient was in the sitting position, shoulder abducted to 0° and in neutral rotation, elbow position was at 90° flexion, the forearm was in neutral rotation and wrist was in the neutral position. In the second position, while the patient was standing, shoulder abducted to 0° and in neutral rotation, the elbow was in full extension, forearm and wrist were in the neutral position. The patient was asked to squeeze the dynamometer with full force for three seconds every 30 seconds. This procedure was repeated three times and the mean measurement values were obtained	1 year
Secondary	The Patient-rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation(PRTEE)	The Patient-rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) is a questionnaire with subscales related to pain and function, which is used to evaluate upper extremity functionality. It is specially prepared for patients with lateral epicondylitis.Scoring ranges from 0 (no pain/disability) to 100 (worst possible pain and disability). The total score can be 100 points maximum and low scores refer to better functionality.Turkish validity and reliability was proven by Altan et al.	1 year
Secondary	36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)	The SF-36 is valid and reliable for patients with chronic musculoskeletal disorders. The items include eight different domains that indicate physical functioning, physical role limitation, pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, emotional role limitation, and mental health. The score of each domain ranges from 0 (worst quality of life) to 100 (the best quality of life).	1 year