Grip strength and forearm straps in tennis elbow.

Burton, A. Kim

doi:10.1136/bjsm.19.1.37

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“…The significant differences in grip strength are comparable with the report by Vicenzino et al in which the authors reported that using a diamond tape could significantly increase grip strength in patients with tennis elbow ( 23 ). Although, in our study, the mean increase in grip strength was not similar to Burton’s report ( 24 ), a major difference between studies was the test position used to measure grip strength. The current study and that by Wadsworth ( 25 ) and Wuori ( 26 ) tested grip strength in 90° of flexion, whereas the others had the elbow in extension (23).…”

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Effects of Taping on Pain, Grip Strength and Wrist Extension Force in Patients with Tennis Elbow

Shamsoddini¹,

Hollisaz²

2013

Trauma Mon

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BackgroundTennis elbow (TE) is a common musculotendinous degenerative disorder of the extensor origin at the lateral humeral epicondyle. Different modes of treatment are used for management of tennis elbow.ObjectivesThis study investigated the effect of the taping technique (TT) on pain, grip strength and wrist extension force in treatment of tennis elbow.Patients and MethodsThirty patients (16 men /14 women with a mean age of 32.2 years) with tennis elbow of their dominant arm participated in this study. Outcome measures were assessment of pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow, grip strength and wrist extension force before and five to ten minutes after application of elbow tape on the affected and unaffected arms. A Visual Analog Scale was used to assess pain. A dynamometer and a hand-held dynamometer were used for evaluation of grip strength and wrist extension force, respectively.ResultsAmong the variables, significant differences were found in wrist extension forces between effected and unaffected arms (P = 0.02). Changes in grip strength showed statically significant improvements in the affected arm compared to the unaffected arm (P = 0.03). Also, in assessment of pain at the lateral epicondyle, the mean change between affected and unaffected arms was significant, with P = 0.001.ConclusionsThe taping technique, as applied in this study demonstrates an impressive effect on wrist extension force and grip strength of patients with TE. Elbow taping also reduces pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow in these patients.

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Effects of Taping on Pain, Grip Strength and Wrist Extension Force in Patients with Tennis Elbow

Shamsoddini¹,

Hollisaz²

2013

Trauma Mon

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“…17 A similar upper-limb position has been used in previous research. 4,29,28,35 Participants were instructed to smoothly increase their grip force, and cease squeezing at the onset of lateral epicondylar pain while maintaining the upper limb in the standardized test position.…”

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“…The strong correlation between level of disability and deficits in pain-free grip strength testing, 20 along with its responsiveness to change and high reliability, has facilitated its use as an indicator of physical impairment and dysfunction not only in the laboratory but also in the clinical setting. 4,26,25 Stratford and Levy 25 have shown the pain-free grip strength test to be a more sensitive instrument of change than the maximum grip strength test.…”

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Initial Effects of Elbow Taping on Pain-Free Grip Strength and Pressure Pain Threshold

Vicenzino

Brooksbank²,

Minto³

et al. 2003

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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Study design: Single-blind, placebo control, randomized, crossover, experimental study with repeated measures. Objective: To determine the initial effects of a taping technique on grip strength and pain in individuals with lateral epicondylalgia. Background: Taping techniques are advocated for chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as lateral epicondylalgia, a prevalent disorder with significant impact on the individual and community. Little evidence exists supporting the effects of taping techniques on musculoskeletal pain. Methods and Measures: Sixteen participants (mean age ± SD, 45.8 ± 10.2 years) with chronic lateral epicondylalgia (mean duration ± SD, 13.1 ± 9.9 months) participated in a placebo control study of an elbow taping technique. Outcome measures were pain-free grip strength and pressure pain threshold taken before, immediately after, and 30 minutes after application of tape. Results: The taping technique significantly improved pain-free grip strength by 24% from baseline (P = .028). The treatment effect was greater than that for placebo and control conditions. Changes in pressure pain threshold (19%), although positive, were not statistically significant. Conclusion:This preliminary study demonstrated an initial ameliorative effect of a taping technique for lateral epicondylalgia and suggests that it should be considered as an adjunct in the management of this condition. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2003;33:400-407

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“…In contrast with the studies of Kainien (1988) and Priest et al, (1980), in a self report study of tennis players, Gruchow and Pelletier (1979) found that a forearm brace was not effective in reducing pain. Burton (1985) found that pain free grip strength in subjects with tennis elbow was greater while wearing a below elbow band, keither elastic or inelastic) than without one, in 70% of subjects. Like the previous self-report studies, a number of variables were not controlled or reported.…”

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“…Following an extensive literature search no studies were found in which the long-term treatment effect of wearing tennis elbow splints was carefully measured. Various potentially advantageous biomechanical effects have been demonstrated in subjects with lateral epicondylitis, during a short time of actual wearing of below elbow lateral counterforce splints (Burton, 1985;Froimson, 1971;Wadsworth, Nielsen, Bums, Krull & Thompson, 1989). The designs of these studies did not allow for control of variables such as splint design, concurrent treatments and wearing regimes, nor did they have objective outcome measures of the treatment.…”

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Effectiveness of a Custom-Made below Elbow Lateral Counterforce Splint in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Clements¹,

Chow²

1993

Can J Occup Ther

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Effectiveness of a custom-made belovv elbow lateral counterforce splint in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elLow) ABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of a custom-made below elbow lateral counterforce splint along with standard physiotherapy compared with physiotherapy alone, for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. It was hypothesized that the recovery from lateral epicondylitis is greater following four weeks of standard physiotherapy and the use of the splint, than following four weeks of standard physiotherapy alone. The experimental group (with the splint and physiotherapy) demonstrated a significant improvement in pain (p = 0.05) and maximum grip strength (p = 0.025) of the affected arm compared to the control group. The experimen-Lil group showed a greater improvement in function approaching but not reaching significance. The results indicate that this custom-made splint is of value in facilitating the recovery from lateral epicondylitis. Linda G. Clements M.Sc.,0T(C) is an Assistant Professor in the School of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy,

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Grip strength and forearm straps in tennis elbow.

Cited by 24 publications

References 6 publications

Effects of Taping on Pain, Grip Strength and Wrist Extension Force in Patients with Tennis Elbow

Effects of Taping on Pain, Grip Strength and Wrist Extension Force in Patients with Tennis Elbow

Initial Effects of Elbow Taping on Pain-Free Grip Strength and Pressure Pain Threshold

Effectiveness of a Custom-Made below Elbow Lateral Counterforce Splint in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

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