IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

MANJULA.S

Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2020

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF KINESIO TAPING AND THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND IN PATIENTS WITH TENNIS ELBOW

Manjula. S

Abstract :

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Playing tennis or other racquet sports can cause this condition. However, several other sports and activities can also put at risk. Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse, repeating the same motions again and again. This leads to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the reducing pain and disability. AIM/OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: To assess the effectiveness of kinesio taping and therapeutic ultrasound in patients with tennis elbow in reducing pain and disability. METHODOLOGY: SUBJECTS : 20 Patients with Tennis Elbow ranging the age group of 40 years to 50 years DURATION : 4 weeks DATA ANALYSIS: The pre and post test data has been collected from the subjects. The data has to be analysed in statistics. RESULTS: Study proved that kinesio taping and therapeutic ultrasound for patients with Tennis Elbow had an effective role in reducing pain and disability. CONCLUSION: Physiotherapy with ultrasound and kinesio taping plays a crucial role in the in the treatment of patients with tennis elbow.