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NCT Number: NCT06160011

Epicondylar Muscle Activation in Tennis Players

Epicondylitis is one of the most common pathologies in tennis players. The search for an effective treatment is necessary for the relief of symptoms and the return to sports practice. Therefore, a ddry needling treatment in combination with electricity is postulated as an alternative to isolated dry needling treatment or conventional physiotherapy treatment. Data will be collected in relation to pain and muscle activation by EMG in order to check the effectiveness of these techniques as well as the muscle activation that is generated.

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Key information

Conditions

Epicondylitis, Lateral Arm Injuries Elbow Injuries Elbow Tendinopathy Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Tendinopathy Tendon Injuries Tennis Elbow Wounds and Injuries

Age range

16 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universidad de Salamanca

Salamanca, 37007, Spain

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • tennis players of both sexes
  • federated and non-federated of Castilla y León
  • playing tennis for at least 2 years
  • presence if one trigger point in epicondilar musculature

Exclusion criteria

  • not informed consent signature
  • nervous, vascular, articular or musculoskeletal system alterations
  • tests or techniques performed fear (belonephobia)
  • pregnancy
  • allergic to any type of metal or body oil
  • active febrile proces
  • current pain treatments in the area involved
  • surgery in the last year for upper limb pathologies
  • cognitive alterations
  • taking painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs 24 hours before the start of the study or taking them during the duration of the study

Treatment and study plan

Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy

Other

Electrical dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions

Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy

Other

Dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions

Conventional Physiotherapy

Other

Conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions

Primary outcomes

  1. Muscular activation

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    Electromyography: the adequate electrical activity of the muscles will be observed and the nerves will show adequate conduction of electrical impulses. This indicates normal and healthy functioning of the neuromuscular system

  2. Subjective Pain

    Time frame: Initial, up to 2 weeks, and up to 6 weeks

    Numeric Pain Rating Scale: Single 11-point numerical scale where scores correspond to Pain scores are interpreted as: 0 = no pain, 1-3 = mild pain, 4-6 = moderate pain and 7-10 = severe pain. 7-10 = severe pain

  3. Algometry

    Time frame: Initial, up to 2 weeks, and up to 6 weeks

    Pressure algometer is an instrument with a circular disk on which the pressure measurements are displayed (with a range of 5 kg, divided into 10 parts of half a kilogram), and a rubber tip with a circular surface of 1 cm2, which allows transferring the pressure force to deep tissues.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Salamanca

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Electrical Dry Needdling on Epicondylar Muscle Activation by EMG in Tennis Players. Randomized Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Dec 7, 2023
Registry last updated
Dec 9, 2024

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