RT Journal Article
T1 Effect of Supervised over Self-Performed Eccentric Exercise on Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Pilot Study
A1 Oya-Casero, Antonio
A1 Muñoz-Cruzado-Barba, Miguel
A1 Madera-García, Manuel
A1 García-Llorent, Rosario
A1 Andrade-Ortega, Juan Alfonso
A1 Cuesta-Vargas, Antonio
A1 Roldán-Jiménez, Cristina
K1 Rehabilitación
AB Background: The efficacy of eccentric exercise self-performed by the patient has not been proved in the treatment of lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET). The aim of this study was to compare the effects of a programme of eccentric exercises applied by a physiotherapist to patients with LET through a structured manual programme compared to its self-performance, guided by an illustrated brochure. Method: A single-blind, pilot, randomised, controlled trial was conducted. Twenty patients were randomised. The intervention group carried out eccentric exercises applied directly by a physiotherapist (10 sessions). The control group carried out eccentric exercises that were self-performed by the patient (10 sessions). Both groups received simulated ultrasounds. Pain (visual analogue scale (VAS)), function (DASH questionnaire) and satisfaction (with a Likert scale) were measured at the beginning of the intervention, immediately after the intervention and 3 months after the intervention. Results: The mean age was 53.17 and 54.25 years old. The experimental group presented a greater tendency to improve function (DASH −15.91) and reduce pain (VAS −2.88) compared to the control group, although these differences were not significant (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Eccentric exercise, both performed by the physiotherapist and self-performed by the patient, improved function and pain in the patients with LET.
PB IOAP-MDPI
YR 2022
FD 2022-12-15
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/25940
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/25940
LA eng
NO Oya-Casero A, Muñoz-Cruzado Barba M, Madera-García M, García-LLorent R, Andrade-Ortega JA, Cuesta-Vargas AI, Roldán-Jiménez C. Effect of Supervised over Self-Performed Eccentric Exercise on Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Pilot Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(24):7434. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11247434
NO Partial funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 24 ene 2026