Year: 2023 | Month: December | Volume: 13 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 46-57
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20231206
Maximizing Treatment Success in Lateral Epicondylitis: Assessing the Effectiveness of Ultrasonic Therapy as a Standalone Treatment and in Combination with Exercise
Rachna Kocheta1, Prof. (Dr.) Ajeet Kumar Saharan2, Dr. Manisha Saharan3, Dr. Mali Ram Sharma4, Dr. Alisha Gracias5
1PhD Scholar, Dept. of Physiotherapy, MVG University, Jaipur
2Principal, Dept. of Physiotherapy, MVG University, Jaipur
3Professor, JRNRV University, Udaipur
4Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physiotherapy, MVG University, Jaipur
5Assistant Professor, Goa Medical College, Goa.
Corresponding Author: Rachna Kocheta
ABSTRACT
Epicondylitis is characterised as epicondyle inflammation. When the wrist extensor muscles become inflamed or irritated at their origin on the lateral humeral epicondyle, this is known as tennis elbow. Activities that require wrist extension exacerbate pain. Based on inclusion criteria, 120 participants between the ages of 20 and 40 were selected for the research. Using the random sample procedure, the individuals were split into two groups of 60 each. Over the course of two weeks, Group A only underwent ultrasonography at a pace of two trials each week. For a period of two weeks, Group B got ultrasound treatment and performed stretching and strengthening exercises twice weekly. The findings indicate that the following therapy, Group B (Ultrasonic therapy in combination with exercise) outperformed group A (Ultrasonic therapy only) in terms of pain-free grip strength, function, and pain reduction. Despite the fact that both groups significantly improved. It can be claimed based on obtained evidence that Ultrasonic therapy in combination with exercise is a promising solution for lateral epicondylitis patients in terms of pain relief and improvement in grip strength & function.
Key words: Mobilisation, Exercise, Lateral Epicondylitis, Tennis elbow, Management, Ultrasonic, Therapy.