Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Basic Science

Background: lateral epicondylitis is a painful condition affecting the tendinous tissue of the origins of the wrist extensor muscles at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, leading to impaired of function of the affected limb. Therefore it can have a major impact on the patient's social and professional life.Objective: To compare the therapeutic effect of Focused shock wave therapy versus Radial shock wave therapy in patient with chronic lateral epicondylitis. Subjects, Material and Methods: A total of 45 subjects of both genders participated in the current study, 45 patients (31 females and 14 males) with chronic lateral epicondylitis. The participants{u2019} ages ranged from 30 to 60 years. The mean values (± SD) of age in Focused shock wave therapy, Radial shock wave therapy and convential physical therapy groups were 41.07 ± 7.73 yrs., 41.07 ± 7.43 yrs. and 42.93 ± 6.61 yrs., respectively. They were recruited from orthopedic outpatient clinics. Exclusive criteria were subjects who had other co morbidities which affect results

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