Upper Extremity-based Exercises and Elbow-focused Exercises in LET

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Upper Extremity-based Exercises and Elbow-focused Exercises in Lateral Elbow TendiNopathy

The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of rotator cuff and scapular muscle strengthening exercises applied in addition to the 8-week elbow focused rehabilitation program in lateral elbow tendinopathy, by comparing it with the elbow focused rehabilitation program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cases are between the ages of 18-65
• Getting a diagnosis of unilateral lateral elbow tendinopathy
• At least two positive Thomsen, Maudsley's Mill's and Cozen tests on clinical examination
• Continuing symptoms for at least 3 months
• The absence of any chronic disease that would prevent participation in the treatment program

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of trauma or surgery in the involved elbow joint
• Having orthopedic problems in the cervical spine, shoulder joint or wrist
• To have participated in the rehabilitation program in the last 3 months
• Corticosteroid injection application in the last 3 months
• Systemic arthritis