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A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials on physical interventions for lateral epicondylalgia

Year: 2005

Type: review

Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis

Abstract: A systematic review of the literature on the effectiveness of physical interventions for lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow) was carried out. Seventy six randomised controlled trials were identified, 28 of which satisfied the minimum criteria for meta-analysis. The evidence suggests that extracorporeal shock wave therapy is not beneficial in the treatment of tennis elbow. There is a lack of evidence for the long term benefit of physical interventions in general. However, further research with long term follow up into manipulation and exercise as treatments is indicated.

Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine

DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2004.016170

Authors: L Bisset, A Paungmali, B Vicenzino, E Beller

Institution: The University of Queensland

Language: English

Topic: Tendon Structure and Treatment

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council