Tennis elbow relief: simple cuff may boost PT results

NCT ID NCT03978897

First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding a blood flow restriction tourniquet to standard physical therapy helps people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). 41 adults received either standard therapy or standard therapy plus the cuff. Researchers measured pain and function changes over 12 months using a special tennis elbow questionnaire.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic Akron General

    Akron, Ohio, 44307, United States

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