Effect of the Armband on Wrist and Grip Strength and Pain in Subjects with Tennis Elbow

Authors

Chen-Liang Chou
Chin-Chuan Kao
Tcho-Jen Liu
Tao-Chang Hsu

Translated Title

護肘對於網球肘患者手腕肌力及痛覺的影響

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of the armband on wrist and grip strength and pain of 31 subjects with tennis elbow. There were 15subjects using manufactured armband and the other 16subjects using Velcro. We use BTE machine and visual pain analogue scale to assess wrist & grip strength and level of pain, respectively.There were statistically significant increase in wrist extension & grip strength and decrease in pain sensation in both groups. There were no different effects between these two groups except in wrist flexion strength. The using of armband is indicated in subjects with tennis elbow.

Language

Traditional Chinese

First Page

31

Last Page

36

Recommended Citation

Chou, Chen-Liang; Kao, Chin-Chuan; Liu, Tcho-Jen; and Hsu, Tao-Chang (1991) "Effect of the Armband on Wrist and Grip Strength and Pain in Subjects with Tennis Elbow," Rehabilitation Practice and Science: Vol. 19: Iss. 1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6315/3005-3846.1813
Available at: https://rps.researchcommons.org/journal/vol19/iss1/5