NCT07238413

Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercises and ESWT in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis

Investigation of the Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercises Applied in Addition to Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Pain, Muscle Strength, Functional Status, and Quality of Life in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 48 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

We aim to investigate the effects of adding scapular stabilization exercises to the extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) protocol in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis on pain, muscle strength, functional status, and quality of life.

Detailed description

Forty eight volunteer participants with lateral epycondilitis aged 18 to 65 years were included in the study. Participants were randomly divided into two groups as study and control group. In the control group, a protocol including ESWT, stretching of the ECRB muscle and wrist extensor muscles, and isometric, eccentric, and concentric strengthening exercises for the wrist extensors will be applied. In the study group, the same protocol will be administered (ESWT, stretching of the ECRB and wrist extensor muscles, and strengthening exercises), with the addition of scapular stabilization exercises. The exercise program will be conducted twice a week for 8 weeks. At the beginning of the treatment and at the end of the eighth week, pain, muscle strength, functional status, and Quality of Life were evaluated between groups

Conditions

• Lateral Epicondylitis
• Tennis Elbow

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	ESWT + Scapular stabilization exercise program	Participants in the study group will follow a treatment protocol consisting of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) - 5 sessions, once per week - combined with stretching exercises for the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) and wrist extensor muscles, strengthening exercises for the wrist extensors, and an additional scapular stabilization exercise program. This combined program will be performed twice per week for a duration of 8 weeks. The scapular stabilization component will include strengthening exercises targeting the lower and middle trapezius and serratus anterior muscles. The program will consist of scapular clock exercises, wall push-up exercises, and wall slide or ball slide exercises performed on a wall.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-11-01
• Primary completion: 2026-01-01
• Completion: 2026-02-01
• First posted: 2025-11-20
• Last updated: 2025-12-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)