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Mobilization With Movement Verses Cyriax Techniques Among Athletes With Lateral Epicondylitis
Led by Mohammad Affan · Updated on 2026-02-20
56
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Mobilization with Movement (MWM) and Cyriax techniques in athletes diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Lateral epicondylitis commonly causes pain, reduced grip strength, and impaired proprioception, particularly in racquet and throwing sports players. A total of 56 participants aged 25-40 years with symptoms of less than three months will be randomly assigned to either the MWM group or the Cyriax group. Both groups will receive treatment five times per week for four weeks. Outcomes including elbow proprioception (Joint Position Sense test), pain and functional disability (Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation), and grip strength (Handheld Dynamometer) will be assessed at baseline, at 2 weeks, and at 4 weeks. The study aims to determine which treatment method provides superior improvement in pain reduction, functional recovery, and proprioceptive enhancement.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Mobilization With Movement Verses Cyriax Techniques Among Athletes With Lateral Epicondylitis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male and female athletes, including throw ball players such as racquet players
- Age between 25 and 40 years
- Clinically diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis
- Have proprioception impairments in the affected arm
- Symptoms lasting less than three months
You will not qualify if you...
- Other elbow conditions like cubital tunnel syndrome, radial tunnel syndrome, or osteoarthritis
- Received corticosteroid injections in the affected elbow within the past 3 months
- Neurological diseases affecting proprioception, such as multiple sclerosis or peripheral neuropathy
- Autoimmune diseases, diabetes, or connective tissue disorders affecting healing or proprioception
- History of surgery on the affected upper limb
- Pregnant or planning pregnancy during the study period
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
M
Mohammad Affan, MSPTN
CONTACT
M
Montiha Azeem, MSPTN
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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