Effectiveness of Scapular Muscle Training in Improving Grip Strength Among Lateral Epicondylitis Patients

Effectiveness of Scapular Muscle Training in Improving Grip Strength Among Lateral Epicondylitis Patients

The effectiveness of scapular muscular training along with conventional physiotherapy on the improving the grip strength of the patients suffering with the lateral epicondylitis was assessed by diving 56 patinets in two grousp as Group A (n=28) was treated with conventional physiotherapy treatment and Group B (n=28) was treated with Scapular strengthening and conventional physiotherapy protocol.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age: 20-50 years
• Gender: Male and Female
• Pain on the lateral epicondyle
• VAS scoring more than 4
• Positive test: Tomson test, Mill's test , Cozen;s sign and Maudsley's test

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any neurological/ Radiculopathy signs in upper limb
• Cervical pain
• Bilateral elbow pain
• History of elbow or wrist surgery
• Receiving any corticosteroid injection within last 6 months