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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
48
Electrical dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions
Dry needling and conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions
Conventional physiotherapy treatment (massage, pressure release): 2 sessions
Universidad de Salamanca
Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
Muscular activation
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
Time frame: 30 minutes
Subjective Pain
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
Time frame: Initial, up to 2 weeks, and up to 6 weeks
Algometry
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.
Time frame: Initial, up to 2 weeks, and up to 6 weeks
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