Aher Ravindra Karbhari*

Department of Krishna college of Physiotherapy, Karad, Maharashtra, India

*Corresponding Author: Aher Ravindra Karbhari, Department of Krishna college of Physiotherapy, Karad, Maharashtra, India.

Received: August 19, 2022; Published:

Abstract

Background: Lateral Epicondylitis is prevalent in 95% of non-tennis players and predominantly in women. Current literature supports the effectiveness of the Phonophoresis and Iontophoresis with Dexamethasone in treating lateral epicondylitis but studies regarding its safety and effectiveness are not done. The study is intended to find the superiority of Phonophoresis and Iontophoresis on lateral epicondylitis by using Dexamethasone.

Aims and objectives: To find out the effect of Phonophoresis and Iontophoresis in patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Materials and Methods: One year of Study was done at Krishna hospital in patients diagnosed with lateral epicondyltis. Patients assigned randomly into three Groups A, B and C (n = 3). Subjects were treated by Phonophoresis, Iontophoresis and ultrasound respectively for 2 weeks, and the outcome were measured and documented.

Results: Significant improvement in pain relief was measured by VAS in Group A than B and C (p = 0.0332) and improved grip strength was better in Group B than Group A and C (p = 0.5745).

Conclusion: Phonophoresis and Iontophoresis are effective in pain reduction and increased grip strength as proved statistically and clinically.

Keywords: Lateral epicondylitis; Phonophoresis; Iontophoresis; Ultrasound

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Citation

Citation: Aher Ravindra Karbhari., et al. “The Effect of Phonophoresis Versus Iontophoresis in Lateral Epicondylitis-RCT".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 5.10 (2022): 00-00.

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