NCT07331337

Scapular Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

Effectiveness of Scapular Strengthening on Pain, Grip Strength, and Function in Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: King Saud University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Lateral epicondylitis is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder, affecting 1-3% of the population, typically in middle age and without gender bias. Evidence on the role of scapular strengthening in managing pain, grip strength, and functional limitations in these patients remains limited. This study investigated the impact of scapular muscle strengthening combined with conventional therapy versus conventional therapy alone on these outcomes in individuals with chronic lateral epicondylitis. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to either a control group or an experimental group. Pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale, grip strength with a handheld dynamometer, and functional limitation with the patient-rated tennis elbow (PRTE) scale. The independent variables were the two treatment approaches: conventional therapy alone and conventional therapy supplemented with scapular strengthening.

Conditions

• Lateral Epicondylitis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Scapular strengthening and conventional therapy	Scapular strengthening, along with conventional therapy that consisted of ultrasound therapy and static stretching.
OTHER	Conventional Therapy	Conventional therapy consisted of ultrasound therapy and static stretching.

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-03-06
• Primary completion: 2020-09-17
• Completion: 2020-10-23
• First posted: 2026-01-09
• Last updated: 2026-01-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: India