Gentle exercise with blood flow cuff shows promise for tennis elbow
NCT ID NCT07351942
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether low-load exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) can reduce pain and improve function in people with tennis elbow. 58 adults with recent tennis elbow did supervised exercises twice a week for six weeks, with either real or fake BFR. Researchers measured pain, grip strength, and tendon health using ultrasound to see if BFR adds extra benefit.
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Active substance
Low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction (BFR training)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a gentler exercise option for tennis elbow that speeds recovery without heavy weights.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 58 people. The sham group also exercised, so the added benefit of blood flow restriction may be small or none.
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Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34418, Turkey (Türkiye)