Tennis elbow relief: light exercise with a twist shows promise
NCT ID NCT07351942
First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding blood flow restriction to low-load exercise helps people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) recover better than exercise alone. Fifty-eight adults with recent tennis elbow did supervised exercises twice a week for six weeks, with one group using a blood flow restriction cuff and the other a sham cuff. Researchers measured pain, grip strength, and tendon health to see if the extra technique makes a real difference.
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Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34418, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Active substance
Low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective exercise option for tennis elbow that reduces pain and improves function without heavy weights.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 58 participants. The sham group also exercises, so the added benefit of blood flow restriction may be small or absent.
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