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Effectiveness of Radial Nerve Mobilization for Chronic Epicondylalgia
Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Summary
Effectiveness of radial nerve mobilization techniques and their interfaces for treating chronic epicondylalgia Intervention: This is a randomized controlled clinical trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of adding radial nerve and its interface mobilization techniques to conventional musculoskeletal treatment. Participants: Patients over 18 years of age with a diagnosis of chronic epicondylalgia and a positive radial nerve neurodynamic test. Those with previous infiltrations, concomitant pathologies, or contraindications will be excluded. Study Groups: * Control Group (n=23): Will receive conventional musculoskeletal treatment. * Intervention Group (n=23): Will receive the same conventional treatment plus mobilization of the radial nerve and its interfaces. Primary Outcomes: * Pain (NPRS). * Pain and functionality (PRTEE). * Pressure pain threshold (Algometry). * Pain-free grip strength (Dynamometry). * Central sensitization (CSI). Assessments will be conducted at baseline, one week after the last treatment, and 3 months after the last treatment.
Official title: Effectiveness of Radial Nerve Mobilization Techniques and Their Interfaces for Treating Chronic Epicondylalgia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2025-09-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Forearm massage
A general massage of the forearm will be performed. The physical therapist perform deep, longitudinal strokes. Pressure will be maintained at a level the patient finds comfortable for 3 minutes.
Pressure release for forearm trigger points
Pressure will be applied to trigger points in the forearm. This will be done in three sets of 30-second applications, with 30 seconds of rest between each.
Mulligan mobilization with movement technique
A lateromedial glide will be performed. The technique will be applied for three sets of 10 repetitions, with 30 seconds of rest between each set.
Radial Nerve Neurodynamic Mobilization
Three sets of 30 nerve glides will be performed at a rhythm of one second of tension followed by one second of rest. There will be 30 seconds of rest between sets.
Diacutaneous fibrolysis (Real)
A real technique of Diacutaneous fibrolysis will be applied to the forearm region for 5 minutes.
Diacutaneous Fibrolysis (Sham)
A sham Diacutaneous Fibrolysis technique (skin pinch) will be applied to the forearm region for 5 minutes.