Kinesiotaping in Lateral Epicondylitis
Condition: Lateral Epicondylitis
MeSH terms: Tennis Elbow
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      The aim of this study is to compare the effects of kinesiology taping with exercise, sham
      taping with exercise and exercise alone for lateral epicondylitis.
    

Detailed description: 
      Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow is a often-encountered disorder of elbow which is
      characterized by tenderness and pain over lateral epicondylitis of humerus and grip weakness.
      The annual incidence of lateral epicondylitis has been reported to be %1-3 in general
      population. Lateral epicondylitis is commonly associated with repetitive overuse of wrist,
      activities including strong grip which in turn cause microtears and degenerative changes over
      the common origin of wrist and finger extensors on lateral epicondyle. New researches have
      shown that the underlying mechanism is degenerative rather than inflammatory. It has been
      proposed that the cause of pain may be mechanical discontinuity of collagen fibers or
      biochemical irritation that results from damaged tendon tissue that activates nociceptors. It
      has been suggested that eccentric loading has been shown to assist with tendon rehabilitation
      by improving collagen alignment and stimulating collagen cross-linkage formation, both of
      which can improve tensile strength.

      Kinesio taping (KT) which is a new application of adhesive taping was designed by Kenzo Kase
      to avoid unwanted effects of conventional taping such as restricting range of motion (ROM)
      and limiting functional activities. The recommended tape application methods are outlined in
      'Clinical Therapeutic Applications of the Kinesio Taping Method' 8. Elastic therapeutic tape
      has been designed to allow for a longitudinal stretch of up to 140% of its resting length and
      has been designed to approximate the elastic qualities of the human skin. In particular, the
      application of the tape over stretched muscle to create convolutions in the skin has been
      hypothesized to reduce pressure in the mechanoreceptors below the dermis, thereby decreasing
      nociceptive stimuli. Another mechanism which is claimed by the proponent of the tape is that
      convolutions are raised ridges of the tape and the skin that are thought to decompress
      underlying structures and allow for enhanced circulation by increased subcutaneous space. In
      the last few years, the use of KT has become increasingly popular in rehabilitation programs
      as an adjunct in the treatment. However, scientific evidence about its effect is
      insufficient.

      The aim of this study is to compare the effects of kinesiology taping with exercise, sham
      taping with exercise and exercise alone for lateral epicondylitis.
    

Intervention name(s): Kinesiotaping; Sham taping; Exercise
Intervention type(s): Device; Other; Other
Intervention description(s): Kinesio tape will be applied by using space correction and fascia correction technique on forearm of the patients for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis; Sham taping will be performed without using any technique; Stretching exercises of wrist 30 seconds to one minute, twice a day and strengthening exercises will performed be 10 repetitions in 2 or 3 series. .
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: Kinesio taping; lateral epicondylitis; tennis elbow; treatment