Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training Combined With Conventional Physical Therapy on Pain, Muscle Architecture, Strength, Function, and Psychosocial Outcomes in Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis: A P
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- #Rehabilitation
- #Blood Flow Restriction Training
- #Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis
- Study investigates Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) combined with conventional therapy for chronic lateral epicondylitis (LE).
- Randomized controlled trial with 20 participants (10 per group) over 6 weeks.
- Experimental Group (EG) received BFRT + conventional therapy; Control Group (CG) received conventional therapy alone.
- Both groups showed significant improvements in pain, strength, and function.
- EG demonstrated greater improvements in functional scores (PRTEE, Quick-DASH), fear-avoidance beliefs (FABQ), and quality of life (SF-12 physical component).
- No significant between-group differences in pain and strength changes.
- BFRT combined with conventional therapy is safe and enhances functional and psychosocial recovery in chronic LE.