Shoulder blade workouts may boost tennis elbow recovery
NCT ID NCT07331337
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding scapular (shoulder blade) strengthening exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic tennis elbow. Thirty adults with long-lasting elbow pain were split into two groups: one got standard therapy alone, the other added scapular exercises. Researchers measured pain, grip strength, and daily function to see if the extra exercises made a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
scapular strengthening exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost addition to physical therapy for better pain relief and function in chronic tennis elbow.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the added benefit of scapular exercises over standard care alone may be modest.
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Cooperative Institute of Health Sciences, Thalassery
Kannur, Kerala, 670105, India