There is limited evidence of the efficacy of joint protection principles in individuals diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of training of the telephone supported joint protection technique education on pain and upper extremity function in individuals with lateral epicondylitis. New information will be obtained according to the results.
There is limited evidence of the efficacy of joint protection principles in individuals diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of training of the telephone supported joint protection technique education on pain and upper extremity function in individuals with lateral epicondylitis. New information will be obtained according to the results.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
After joint protection technics training, patients will be followed up with telephone support for 1 month.
Training will be given to individuals about joint protection technique
Özgü İnal
Edirne, Turkey (Türkiye)
hand grip strength
Jamar hand dynamometer; which has high validity and reliability across several studies and is therefore accepted as the gold standard for the measurement of hand grip strength.
Time frame: first month
pain and function
The Lateral Epicondylitis Function Scale; This scale is specially designed to evaluate patients with LE
Time frame: first month
function
The Upper Extremity Functional Index; Lower scores indicate increased difficulty with the relevant activity resulting from the subject's condition involving the upper limb
Time frame: first month
beahviour
Joint Protection Behavior Assessment-Short Form; evaluate the behavior of individuals during daily activities that require using the hands
Time frame: first month
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