Blood Flow Restriction & Tennis Elbow Rehab

Description

Lateral epicondylitis (LE), often referred to as "tennis elbow" is a common and debilitating overuse injury affecting 1-3% of adults annually. LE is most often defined as a syndrome of pain near the area of the lateral epicondyle of the elbow commonly effecting the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis with associated weakness; it most commonly effects the dominant arm. The best treatment for LE is unknown and research to support current treatment methods are insufficient. A common limitation in functional recovery experienced by this population is pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow. As such, innovative therapeutic interventions directed at quickly reducing pain may address this unmet need and allow for improved outcomes, as well as earlier return to function.

Conditions

Lateral Epicondylitis

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Study overview

Lateral epicondylitis (LE), often referred to as "tennis elbow" is a common and debilitating overuse injury affecting 1-3% of adults annually. LE is most often defined as a syndrome of pain near the area of the lateral epicondyle of the elbow commonly effecting the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis with associated weakness; it most commonly effects the dominant arm. The best treatment for LE is unknown and research to support current treatment methods are insufficient. A common limitation in functional recovery experienced by this population is pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow. As such, innovative therapeutic interventions directed at quickly reducing pain may address this unmet need and allow for improved outcomes, as well as earlier return to function.

Blood Flow Restricted Training to Enhance Lateral Epicondylitis Rehabilitation.

Blood Flow Restriction & Tennis Elbow Rehab

Condition
Lateral Epicondylitis
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Columbia

Vicki Jones, Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65212

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Ages 18-65 years of age
  • 2. Diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis confirmed by the treating orthopaedic surgeon and ultrasound
  • 3. Must be able to read and write in English
  • 4. Able to provide own written consent
  • 1. Patients over 65 years of age
  • 2. Contralateral upper extremity involvement resulting in less than normal range of motion, muscle strength or daily pain greater than 1/10
  • 3. History of prior injection for treatment of lateral epicondylitis
  • 4. Pregnancy
  • 5. Recent history of deep venous thrombosis (within the past 12 months)
  • 6. Active treatment with anticoagulants
  • 7. History of upper quadrant lymph node dissection
  • 8. History of endothelial dysfunction
  • 9. Patient history of easy bruising
  • 10. Active infection in the injured arm
  • 11. Cancer
  • 12. Uncontrolled peripheral vascular disease
  • 13. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Julie Nuelle,

Julia Nuelle, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Study Record Dates

2025-04-01