Abstract

Immediate Effect of Mulligan Mobilization vs. Myofascial Release on Pain, Grip Strength and Function in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis

Objective: To study and compare the immediate effects of Mulligan mobilization (MWM) vs. Myofascial Release (MFR) on pain, grip strength and function in patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Design: Randomized clinical trial using the chit method.

Setting: Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation centres.

Subjects: This study was carried out with 64 patients, who had lateral epicondylitis.

Intervention: Group A (n=32) had received MWM while Group B (n=32) was treated with MFR. All the subjects received only one treatment session.

Outcome measures: Pain was evaluated using Numerical Pain Rating Scale, Grip strength by using hand held dynamometer (kg), function by Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation which was recorded pre and immediately post the intervention.

Results: Both, the MWM and MFR were found to be significantly effective in reduction of pain and improvement of functional limitations. The MFR resulted in greater improvement in grip strength and function in comparison to MWM.

Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that MFR may be the first line of treatment for therapist for managing tennis elbow.


Author(s): Neeraj Athavale*, Parag Sancheti and Ashok Shyam

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