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Manual Therapy on Lateral Elbow Pain
Sponsor: University of La Laguna
Summary
This randomised, controlled, double-blind experimental study is designed to evaluate the efficacy of a standardised manual physiotherapy protocol for treating lateral epicondylalgia of the humerus, commonly known as 'tennis elbow'. The study will compare the results for patients receiving active treatment with those for a control group who will follow a watchful waiting approach. Secondary objectives include analysing the relationship between pain, grip strength and joint mobility in the elbow and cervical spine. A sample of healthy subjects will also be included to establish baseline data and measure the effects of the protocol in an asymptomatic population.
Official title: Influence of Manual Therapy on Lateral Elbow Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-03-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Manual Therapy
Manual techniques will be performed on the cervical and dorsal areas and the elbow, as well as on the soft tissues associated with these areas. High-speed techniques, stretching techniques, myofascial relaxation techniques and neural mobilisation techniques will be used.
Sham Manual Therapy
Mobilisation techniques will be performed without reaching the final parameters of joint movement in the same areas where manual contact is applied in the intervention group.
Locations (1)
Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain