A Research Protocol to Evaluate the Efficacy of Powerball versus Mulligan Mobilization with Movement on Pain and Function in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis

Pratik Phansopkar,Shivani Uttamchandani

doi:10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i45b32831

Abstract

Background: Amongst the most frequently repeated stress conditions within the elbow joint includes lateral epicondylitis (LE). The extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle attachment is affected mostly. The management of an individual with LE that manifests itself in repetitive upper extremity motions is the purpose of this research. There seems to be no study on the effects of PowerBall device training on the pain and function in individuals with Lateral Epicondylitis. “PowerBall device” practice is a type of strength training. Methods / Design: After conducting initial evaluations and allocation, the subjects (n=50) with LE will be involved in a randomized controlled study and classified either in an intervention group or a conventional group. The interventional group will do “PowerBall device” exercises, while others in the control group, doing MMWM. These groups will receive basic movements and ultrasound in accordance with the procedures. Discussion: The PRTEE scale measured the intervention's impact on pain and function in patients with LE, and a Hand-held Dynamometer was utilized to quantify grip strength. The findings will give considerable support for the use of the "PowerBall device" exercise and MMWM on LE patients. Conclusion: Conclusion will be drawn post study so as to see whether PowerBall device is more helpful or Mulligan Mobilization with Movement on pain and function in patients with LE. This study will give better approach to the therapist in managing the condition.

Highlights

Amongst the most common arm lesions is Lateral Epicondylitis (LE), known as Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET) or Tennis Elbow [1]
Our study aims to estimate the efficacy of PowerBall device exercises compared to the Mulligan Mobilisation with movement (MMWM), conventional physiotherapy on lateral epicondylitis (LE) patients' pain and function
The primary (i.e. Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation RCT (PRTEE) index, Hand held dynamometer and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)) and secondary (i.e. Range of motion) outcome measures will assess the efficacy PowerBall device exercises compared to the MMWM, conventional physiotherapy in Lateral epicondylitis patients pain and function

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Introduction

Amongst the most common arm lesions is Lateral Epicondylitis (LE), known as Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET) or Tennis Elbow [1]. The word tendinopathy refers to a collection of pathologies, comprising recurrent overuse tendon conditions. This condition can affect the extensor tendons mostly on lateral side of the forearm which is most common in middle-aged people, with a highest incidence of 40 to 60 years [3]. The interventional group will do “PowerBall device” exercises, while others in the control group, doing MMWM. These groups will receive basic movements and ultrasound in accordance with the procedures

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