• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.267-276
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• 2004

Objective : The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of Bee-Venom Therapy and common acupuncture therapy for the lateral epicondylitis. Methods : This study has been carried out for 24 cases of ankle sprain patients who have visited Dr. An Keun Hyeong's Oriental Clinic from april 1, 2004 to august 30, 2004. We have treated 12 cases of them by Bee-Venom therapy(group I) and the other 12 cases by common acupuncture therapy(group II). And we have compared those two group. Results : 1. There were statistical significance on the pain and grip strength with bee-venom therapy group. 2. There were statistical significance on the pain and grip strength with common acupuncture therapy group. 3. Bee-venom therapy group was more statistical significance than common acupuncture therapy group on the pain. 4. There were no statistical significance between bee-venom therapy group and common acupuncture therapy group on the grip strength.

• PNF and Movement
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.117-126
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• 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) on pain, grip strength, and upper-extremity function in patients diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis and to provide an effective intervention method for lateral epicondylitis. Methods: Twenty patients with lateral epicondylitis were randomly assigned to the ESWT group (n = 10) and the stretching exercise group (n = 10). Interventions in both groups were performed six times twice a week for three weeks. The visible analog scale (VAS) was used to measure pain change. A dynamometer was used to measure grip strength (GS). Patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation (PRTEE) was used to measure the upper-extremity function. Results: There were significant differences in pain, grip strength, and upper-extremity function in both groups before and after intervention (p < 0.05). There were also significant differences in pain, grip strength, and upper-extremity function between the groups after intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study showed very positive improvement in pain, grip strength, and upper-extremity function after ESWT in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Therefore, ESWT can be recommended for patients with lateral epicondylitis.

• Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.61-68
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to analyze the shoulder joint torque and muscle pattern performing as Tennis serve by Isokinetic motions on Isomed 2000. The subject, who was 5 males Korean national high school tennis players. By analyzing the flexion/extension of the shoulder, the peak torque of the internal/external rotation motion(at 60,180 and 300 degree/sec) at peak torque degree, the weight, peak torque, and power. combined with the timing of the electrode of the attached trapezius and posterior deltoid at the three part. From the data analysis & discussion the following conclusions were drawn. When doing a shoulder extension, the peak torque can be widely seen at 60degree per second. However the degree may be different depending on angular velocity. When doing an internal rotation at 90degree abduction, peak torque per weight was seen at 60degree per second. The degree of peak torque was at 31.6-44.2 and peak power was faster when angular velocity was increased. The aspect of muscle pattern was seen more at the internal rotation in the 90degree abduction rather than the shoulder extension. However the angular velocity was not influenced by muscle mobilization(in order of anterior deltoid, posterior deltoid and trapezius. To properly apply the above conclusion, when tennis players serve it is better the elbow be impacted by the extension. when doing isokinetic motion it is better to increase angular velocity and improve muscle power. also the anterior deltoid amongst the shoulder muscle should be improved to develop serve speed.

• Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.39-46
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to examine differences between players who bend the left elbow and those who stretch it during the forward swing from BST to BC in a 2-handed backhand stroke among outstanding high school tennis players, and to assess the detailed 3D rotational kinematic characteristics of the shoulder and the hip. Statistically significant differences were observed between groups in the longitudinal axis rotation angle of the shoulder and the angle between the shoulder and the arm at BST, and in the side to side movement of the shoulder, the up and down movement of the hip, the side tilt angular velocity of the shoulder, the side tilt angular velocity of the hip, and the front tilt angular velocity of the hip at BC. The difference in the longitudinal axis rotation angle of the shoulder between the 2 groups suggests a difference in the flexibility of the joint in the shoulder arm racquet system. The longitudinal axis rotation angular velocity of the shoulder reached its peak at 75 % of the duration of the analyzed segment and then decreased little by little until BC. This time is considered the stage for increasing the angular velocity of the upper arm, the forearm, the hand and then the racquet, which are more distal segments than the shoulder.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.47-54
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• 2013

Background: Lateral epicondylitis is the most common complaint with complex etiological and pathophysiological factors on the lateral side of elbow. Taping techniques commonly used for lateral epicondylitis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of mobilization with movement taping and diamond taping on the pain, grip strength and functional activity in patients with lateral epicondylitis Methods: Twenty patients with lateral epicondylitis (mobilization with movement taping group: n=10, diamond taping group: n=10) were recruited. They were evaluated pre-treatment, after 1weeks, and after 3weeks, using visual analog scale, pain free grip strength test, patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation. Results: Analysis showed statistcally significant improvement in all time in both groups. and The mean improvement in pre-1weeks visual analog scale was significantly greater in the Diamond taping group than that in the mobilization with movement taping group. and the mean improvement in pre-1weeks pain free grip strength test was significantly greater in the mobilization with movement taping than that in the diamond taping group. Conclusion: Taping technique to patients with lateral epicondylitis can help improve pain, grip strength, functional activity and initial taping technique can be selected depending on the patient's condition and the desired goal.

• Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.67-74
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• 2008

Repetitive overhead throwing exerts significant mechanical stress on the elbow joint. Pitching in baseball, serving in tennis, spiking in volleyball, passing in American football and launching in javelin-throwing can all produce elbow pathology by forceful valgus stress, with medial stretching, lateral compression and posterior impingement. This stress can lead to developmental anatomic changes in the young thrower. Asymptomatic pathology in the shoulder and elbow joint is prevalent and, with overuse, can progress to disabling injury. Joint injury occurs as a result of the body's inability to properly coordinate motion segments during the pitching delivery, leading to further structural damage. The implications of acute and overuse injuries and the possibility of permanent damage should be understood by parents, coaches and the athletes. Proper understanding of the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors that could lead to elbow injuries is thus required. Measures to prevent elbow injuries should include proper coaching, warm-up, medical expertise and protective gear. Injury prevention and rehabilitation should center on optimizing pitching mechanics, core strength, scapular control, and joint range of motion.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.138-144
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• 2014

Lateral epicondylitis is one of the most common causes of elbow pain and has been known to be caused by degeneration of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB). Nonoperative treatment should be tried first in all patients, because it has been deemed highly successful; however only few prospective studies suggest that symptoms frequently was completely resolved. Operative treatment is indicated for recalcitrant pain after failed conservative treatment, which involves excision of the pathologic portion of the ECRB and results in a high degree of subjective relief and functional restoration. We will review the pathology of the lateral epicondylitis and operative and nonoperative treatment of lateral epicondylitis.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.57-65
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• 2004

The main purpose of this article is to make a handy Deep Friction Massager by using DFM in based on Dr. Cyriax's manual medicine. Also this study's aimed to heal soft tissue lesions - low back pain, neck pain, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, frozen shoulder, myofibrosis etc. - which has resolved adhesion scar tissue problem in soft tissue. The results of this study were as followings ; 1. Deep friction massager has a effect not only massage but also healing, because it is broken the physiologic bridge of scar tissue in soft tissue. 2. It is possible to reduce the fatigue and effort of therapists during the deep friction massage. 3. Deep friction massager is made of handy form, so it is very convenient of using and application to patients.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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• v.7 no.4
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• pp.525-533
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• 2012

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate initial effects of the non-elastic taping technique on grip strength and EMG in female with lateral epicondylalgia. METHODS: Twenty-two participants (mean age SD, $52.8{\pm}10.2$ years) with chronic lateral epicondylalgia (mean duration${\pm}$SD, $13.1{\pm}9.9$ months) participated in a placebo control study of an elbow taping technique. Outcome measures were pain-free grip and EMG taken before, immediately after application of tape. RESULTS: The experimental group were more significantly improved grip strength and muscle activity of forearm than control group. CONCLUSION: This study show that non-elastic taping technique is beneficial intervention for increase grip strength and EMG in female with lateral epicondylalgia.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.202-217
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• 2004

Lateral epicondylitis is characterized by pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow, commonly associated with resisted wrist or finger extension and gripping activities. Lateral epicondylitis is also known such as lateral epicondylosis, tennis elbow, or tendonitis of the wrist extensor muscles, especially extensor carpi radialis brevis. Lateral epicondylitis is a common musculoskeletal lesion in the clinical states, so physical therapist usually meet a patients who has the lateral epicondylitis. But many of physical therapists are treating patients based on a self know-how, so I want to describe a systematically about lateral epicondylitis and give a objective information on the lateral epicondylitis. And now I want that they will be treat patients with lateral epicondylitis not a self-experience but based on a objective information.