Laser acupuncture and physiotherapy for tennis elbow pain
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This study tests whether laser acupuncture plus physical therapy helps relieve tennis elbow pain better than physical therapy alone. It is for adults with persistent elbow pain that has lasted at least a month.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 65 years old.
- You have had tennis elbow pain in one arm for at least 4 weeks.
- The pain is mainly around your elbow and hurts when you straighten your middle finger or lift your wrist against resistance.
- Your average pain score in the last week is 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale.
- You have not had any treatment for tennis elbow in the past 3 months, and you have no history of elbow surgery, fractures, or other joint conditions.
Quick eligibility check
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