Comparison of kinesiotape, counterforce brace, and corticosteroid injection in patients with tennis elbow: A prospective, randomized, controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the study was to compare the effects of corticosteroid injection, kinesio tape, and counterforce brace on pain intensity, Common Extensor Tendon thickness, grip strength, and functional status in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis.

Design

A total number of 51 patients were randomized into three groups. Group 1 was given kinesio tape, group 2 received a corticosteroid injection, and group 3 received a counterforce brace. Pain was measured using a visual analog scale, common extensor tendon thickness was measured with ultrasonography, functional status was measured using the disabilities of arm, shoulder, and hand questionnaire and grip strength was measured using a dynamometer. All evaluations were performed before treatment and at the second and four

SUBMITTER: Hoseini SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273928 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature