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Effect of Extracorporeal Shock-wave Therapy on Pain, Grip Strength, and Upper-extremity Function in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis
초록
영어
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) on pain, grip strength, and upper-extremity function in patients diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis and to provide an effective intervention method for lateral epicondylitis. Methods: Twenty patients with lateral epicondylitis were randomly assigned to the ESWT group (n = 10) and the stretching exercise group (n = 10). Interventions in both groups were performed six times twice a week for three weeks. The visible analog scale (VAS) was used to measure pain change. A dynamometer was used to measure grip strength (GS). Patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation (PRTEE) was used to measure the upper-extremity function. Results: There were significant differences in pain, grip strength, and upper-extremity function in both groups before and after intervention (p < 0.05). There were also significant differences in pain, grip strength, and upper-extremity function between the groups after intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study showed very positive improvement in pain, grip strength, and upper-extremity function after ESWT in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Therefore, ESWT can be recommended for patients with lateral epicondylitis.
목차
Ⅰ. 서론
Ⅱ. 연구 방법
1. 연구 대상
2. 연구 방법
3. 측정 방법
4. 자료 처리
Ⅲ. 연구 결과
1. 통증의 변화 비교
2. 악력의 변화 비교
3. 통증과 팔 기능의 변화
Ⅳ. 고찰
Ⅴ. 결론
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