Shockwave therapy versus exercises for tennis elbow
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow): shockwave therapy and eccentric exercises. It aims to see which approach works better for reducing pain and improving arm function.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow pain on the outside of your elbow)
- You are between 20 and 50 years old
- You are willing to participate and sign a consent form
- You have not had a recent injury, fracture, or trauma to the treated area
- You have not received a steroid injection in the elbow within the last 6 weeks
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, pacemaker, tumor, or active skin damage at the treatment site
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