Non-drug Non-invasive Treatment in the Management of Tennis Elbow: RICE and Guided Rehabilitation
management of Tennis elbow
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31282/joti.v4n2.77Keywords:
non-drug, non-invasive, tennis elbow, treatmentAbstract
Introduction: Tennis elbow is a common disorder of upper extremity. Majority of the patients can be treated conservatively. It is the major cause of disability and time off work, after low back pain. The disease impacts upon activities of daily living, ultimately leading to a loss of functional independence and quality of life.
Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to assess the results of non-drug non-invasive treatment in the management of tennis elbow.
Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Orthopaedics from December 2010 to December 2015. One hundred and ten outpatients of tennis elbow with a mean age of 45 years were studied. They were managed with non-invasive treatment and were followed for twelve months.
Results: At the twelve-month follow-up visit, the intensity of tennis elbow pain and disability were assessed by using Quick DASH scoring system and Patient-rated elbow evaluation system. According to the physician global evaluation, up to the age of 40 years at twelve-month follow-up, the results were excellent. At 40 to 60 years of age, the results were good to excellent. Over the age of 60 years, the results were good. The patient global evaluation was found very good up to the age of 40 years at twelve-month follow-up, good to very good between 40 to 60 years, and over the age of 60 years it was good.
Conclusions: Non-drug non-invasive interventions can reduce pain and improve function in tennis elbow.
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