ASSESSMENT OF HAND FUNCTIONING AMONG CHRONIC TENNIS ELBOW PATIENTS
Keywords:
Tennis elbow, tendinopathy, psychological, rehabilitation, elbow tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitisAbstract
Background of the study: Tennis elbow is a degenerative tendinopathy characterized by lateral epicondylar pain causing disability and impact the quality of life. It has been observed that repetitive tasks in the same manner over an extended period can lead to diminished grip strength in affected individuals. This study aimed to assess hand functioning among chronic tennis elbow patients.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 132 adult patients, diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis for more than six weeks. Hand functioning was assessed through MHQ (Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire).
Results: Out of 132 participants, 87 females and 45 men recruited. The mean ± SD of overall hand function was 32.58±13.79 for the right hand and 27.66±13.07 for the left hand. The aesthetics mean ± SD for the right hand was 45.73 ±20.34 while 34.52±13.11 for the left hand. For satisfaction, the mean ± SD of the right hand was 42.67±15.49 while 33.88±17.87 of the left hand. The mean ± SD of work was 43.52±1374. Moreover, for pain, it was 48.25±14.05. The activity of daily living for both hands had a mean ± SD of 59.17±16.95.
Conclusion: Participants with lateral epicondylitis had poor hand functioning, and their activities of daily living were compromised due to pain and decreased muscle functioning of their affected hand.
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