Role of Cervical Spine Mobilization on Lateral Epicondylitis

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Feb 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating a treatment method called Mulligan's technique to see if it can help reduce pain and sensitivity in people with lateral epicondylitis, often known as "tennis elbow." Specifically, the study is looking at how this technique affects the neck (cervical spine) and its connection to pain in the elbow. The trial is currently recruiting participants aged 40 to 60 who have specific signs of elbow and neck issues, such as positive results from certain physical tests that evaluate pain and movement restrictions.

If you are eligible and decide to participate, you can expect to engage in treatments that focus on your neck and elbow. However, there are some criteria that may exclude you from joining, such as having certain medical conditions, being involved in other studies, or undergoing recent treatments for elbow or neck problems. Overall, this trial aims to find out if the Mulligan's technique can effectively improve pain management for people dealing with lateral epicondylitis.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • a positive Maudsley's test and Cozen's test,
• • positive Spurling and axial distraction tests
• • limited range of motion of the cervical spine
• • a positive upper limb tension test (ULTT)
• • middle-aged individuals (40-60 years old).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • participants with any pathologies
• • participants involved in other studies
• • patients undergoing corticosteroids treatment
• • physical therapy sessions, or surgical interventions for elbow or cervical spine issues within the past year
• • individuals afflicted by inflammatory, infectious, or systematic diseases
• • participants experiencing bilateral elbow pain or tumor diseases are excluded.