Investigation of the Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercises Applied in Addition to Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Pain, Muscle Strength, Functional Status, and Quality of Life in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

We aim to investigate the effects of adding scapular stabilization exercises to the extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) protocol in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis on pain, muscle strength, functional status, and quality of life.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Aged between 18 and 65 years.

‣ Diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis by a physician, with positive Mill's, Cozen's, or Thomsen tests.

⁃ Experiencing pain and tenderness over and around the lateral epicondyle for at least 3 months, with symptoms exacerbated by resisted elbow extension, wrist extension, gripping, and supination.

⁃ Willing to voluntarily participate in the study.

Locations
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Turkey
Büşra Yalçın
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
büşra yalçın, MSc
busracakmakyalcin@gmail.com
+905075157949
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-11-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-02
Participants
Target number of participants: 48
Treatments
Active_comparator: control group
Participants in the control group will receive a protocol consisting of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), stretching exercises for the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle and wrist extensor muscles, as well as isometric, eccentric, and concentric strengthening exercises targeting the wrist extensors.~The ESWT will be applied once a week, for a total of 5 sessions
Experimental: Study group
Participants in the study group will follow a treatment protocol consisting of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) - 5 sessions, once per week - combined with stretching exercises for the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) and wrist extensor muscles, strengthening exercises for the wrist extensors, and an additional scapular stabilization exercise program. This combined program will be performed twice per week for a duration of 8 weeks.~The scapular stabilization component will include strengthening exercises targeting the lower and middle trapezius and serratus anterior muscles. The program will consist of scapular clock exercises, wall push-up exercises, and wall slide or ball slide exercises performed on a wall.
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Sponsors
Leads: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

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