Long term effect of radial nerve mobilization on range of motion and function in computer users with lateral elbow pain

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International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
8
Article ID: 
11889
8 pages
Research Article

Long term effect of radial nerve mobilization on range of motion and function in computer users with lateral elbow pain

Dr. Trilok Chand Mahajan, Dr. Dhruv Taneja and Dr. Manoj Kumar Mathur

Abstract: 

Background: Lateral elbow pain is a frequently reported condition in computer professionals. There is little known about the effect of radial nerve mobilization which is used to treat lateral elbow pain and its effect on the functional activities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the long term effect of radial nerve mobilization on functional activities and ROM in computer users with lateral elbow pain. Objective: To determine the long term effect of radial nerve mobilization on range of motion and functions in computer professionals with lateral elbow pain. Method: This study was carried out with 30 subjects, who had lateral elbow pain. Group A (n =15) had received radial nerve mobilization along with conventional therapy. Group B (n =15) was treated with conventional therapy alone. Outcome measures were used Goniometer for ROM and PSFS for functions. All patients received ten treatment sessions initially. After that they were advised to do unsupervised home exercises for six months with a follow up in every two weeks. Result: In group A the ROM score improved which was statistically significant (p < 0.05). In group B the ROM score improved but it was statistically not significant (p > 0.05). In group A and group B the PSFS score improved which was statistically significant (p < 0.05). But while comparing the scores in between groups there was no significant difference (p > 0.05). Conclusion: There was no significant difference in between the groups in improvement in ROM and PSFS score. Hence according to this study radial nerve mobilization and conventional therapy both are having similar effects on ROM and PSFS score in management of lateral elbow pain in computer professionals.

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