LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS

This study aimed to see if different types of ultrasound scans could better diagnose and understand tennis elbow. Researchers compared scan results with patients' pain levels and physical exams to find the most useful imaging method. The goal was to improve how doctors identify a…

This study tested whether adding specific shoulder blade strengthening exercises to standard physical therapy could better reduce pain and improve grip strength in people with chronic tennis elbow. Thirty participants were split into two groups: one received standard therapy alon…

This study tested if adding a special needle treatment to a standard exercise program works better for chronic tennis elbow than exercise alone. 68 adults with long-term elbow pain were randomly assigned to do exercises or to get the needle treatment plus exercises. Researchers m…

This study compared two common treatments for tennis elbow: wearing a wrist splint and using kinesiology tape. 150 adults with persistent elbow pain tried one of these methods along with standard exercises. Researchers measured which treatment better reduced pain and improved arm…

This study compared two non-invasive treatments for tennis elbow pain. Researchers tested shock wave therapy against phonophoresis (ultrasound with medication) in 60 adults with persistent elbow pain. They measured which treatment better reduced pain, improved hand function, and …