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Blood Flow Restriction & Tennis Elbow Rehab
Sponsor: Julie Nuelle
Summary
Lateral epicondylitis (LE), often referred to as "tennis elbow" is a common and debilitating overuse injury affecting 1-3% of adults annually. LE is most often defined as a syndrome of pain near the area of the lateral epicondyle of the elbow commonly effecting the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis with associated weakness; it most commonly effects the dominant arm. The best treatment for LE is unknown and research to support current treatment methods are insufficient. A common limitation in functional recovery experienced by this population is pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow. As such, innovative therapeutic interventions directed at quickly reducing pain may address this unmet need and allow for improved outcomes, as well as earlier return to function.
Official title: Blood Flow Restricted Training to Enhance Lateral Epicondylitis Rehabilitation.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
250
Start Date
2022-05-20
Completion Date
2026-04-01
Last Updated
2025-04-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Blood Flow Restriction Device
Occlusion training involves the application of a cuff to the upper arm that is designed to restrict only the low-pressure blood flow in veins. It does not prevent blood flowing from the heart to the arm.
Standard Physical Therapy
Standard physical therapy protocol for lateral epicondylitis rehab without blood flow restriction.
Locations (1)
Vicki Jones
Columbia, Missouri, United States