Thoracic Mobilization Versus Counterforce Forearm Brace in Treatment of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy

The study aim to compare the effect of thoracic mobilization versus counterforce forearm brace in treatment of LET.

Detailed Description:

Conditions: Lateral elbow tendinopathy Keywords: LET, Tennis elbow, Thoracic mobilization & counterforce forearm brace.

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Key information

Conditions

Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Deraya universuty

Minya, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients clinically diagnosed as lateral elbow tendinopathy.
Positive clinical sign on the following: Cozen's test Mill's test and Maudsley's test
Pain involving in age group of 18-55 years
Patients complaining from unilateral elbow pain, more than 3 months

Exclusion criteria

Previous Surgery or Intervention (e.g., tendon release, debridement, or joint replacement) in the affected shoulder/elbow are excluded
Presence of systemic conditions affecting tendon healing like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or other systemic diseases that impair tendon healing or exacerbate pain can confound results
Severe Comorbidities Such as Severe cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders

Treatment and study plan

counterforce forearm brace

Device

a flexible band that fits around the proximal forearm, applying pressure to underlying tissues during activity to potentially reduce acceleration forces and alleviate pain associated with conditions like lateral epicondylitis.

thoracic immobilization

Procedure

the methods and devices used to restrict movement of the thoracic spine, which is the upper and middle part of the back.

Primary outcomes

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Time frame: 4 weeks

consists of a 10 cm (or 100 mm) horizontal or vertical line, where 0 indicates no pain, and 10 (or 100 mm) represent the worst imaginable pain

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Deraya University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Thoracic Mobilization Versus Counterforce Forearm Brace in Treatment of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (Randomized Control Trail)

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Aug 11, 2025
Registry last updated: Sep 23, 2025

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