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PHYSICAL THERAPY BASED INTERVENTIONAL APPROACHES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TENNIS ELBOW-----AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Dr. Shamma Tabassum*, Dr. Sundas Adeel, Dr. Arooba Athar, Dr. Aqsa Faiz, Hifza Khan

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Abstract

Introduction

The purpose of the research on the role of physical therapy in LE treatment is to examine the efficacy and results of these interventions at various stages, providing significant insights into optimizing patient care and expanding understanding of the condition's varied therapeutic approach.

Methodology

The treatment program included five weekly sessions lasting 25 to 30 minutes each. Ultrasound therapy with characteristics such as a frequency of 3 MHz and pulsed mode, ice, and a series of strengthening exercises targeting grip strength, supination, wrist extension, wrist flexion, towel twists, finger extension, and ball squeezes were among the therapies.

Results

The mean wrist ROM improved from 44.06±6.47 to 62.04±4.68 degrees after the intervention, demonstrating a significant improvement in flexibility. The statistically significant t-statistic of -16.586, with a p-value less than 0.001 in both one-tailed and two-tailed tests, further supports this positive improvement.The comparison of grip strength in pounds between lateral epicondylitis patients before and after physical therapy-based treatment demonstrated significant improvements. Prior to the intervention, the mean grip strength was 74.04±6.49 pounds that improved to 97.46±8.12 pounds.

Conclusion

The study investigated the effectiveness of a comprehensive physical therapy intervention in people with lateral epicondylitis. After the four-month intervention, the subjects, showed significant improvement in wrist range of motion and forearm supination and grip strength.

Keywords: Lateral Epicondylitis, Range of Motion, Grip Strength