A randomized controlled trial on pain, grip strength, and functionality in lateral elbow pain: Mulligan vs muscle energy techniques

ÜNÜVAR, Bayram Sönmez | BAĞÇACI, Sinan | GERÇEK, Hasan | UĞURLU, İbrahim | AKKOYUN SERT, Özlem | YILMAZ, Kamil

BACKGROUND: Lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) is one of the most common lesions of the upper extremity. The level of evidence from studies on LET treatment protocols is insufficient. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the acute effects of mobilization with movement (MWM) and muscle energy technique (MET) on pain, grip strength, and functionality in patients diagnosed with LET. METHODS: Forty-five patients with LET aged 30–55 years were enrolled in this study. Patients were divided into three groups: MWM, MET, and control group. The control group received a 4-week home exercise prog ...Daha fazlası

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Acute Effect of Kinesiotape Application on Shoulder Muscle Strength in Male Wheelchair Basketball Players

ÜNÜVAR, Bayram Sönmez | SANİOĞLU, Ahmet

Purpose: Shoulder muscle strength is vital in wheelchair basketball. This study aimed to determine the acute effect of Kinesiotaping on shoulder muscle strength of wheelchair basketball players. Methods: A total of 12 wheelchair basketball players were included in the study. The mean age of the athletes was 31.17±7.85 years and the mean body mass index was 25.41±6.96 kg/m2 . Athletes were assessed before and after the Kinesiotape application on deltoid muscle and shoulder. Muscle facilitation technique was applied to the deltoid muscle. Isokinetic parameters of the deltoid muscles of athletes ...Daha fazlası

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