Pain, Muscle Strength, Motor Imagery, Body Awareness on Function and Individuals With Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

The Effect of Pain, Muscle Strength, Motor Imagery and Body Awareness on Function in Individuals With Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of muscle strength, pain, motor imagery and body awareness on function in individuals with lateral epicondylitis. The main question it aims to answer is: Do pain, motor imagery, muscle strength and body awareness have an impact on function in individuals with lateral epicondylitis?

Inclusion Criteria:

• a diagnosis of chronic LET by a physician and
• a pain score > 3 on a visual analog scale (VAS).

Exclusion Criteria:

• concomitant disorders of the wrist and forearm, such as elbow fracture or dislocation, and treatment with corticosteroid injections within the previous 6 months