Efficacy of Active Release Technique in Tennis Elbow – A Randomized Control Trial Harneet K M, Postgraduate student, Khatri SM, Professor & Principal College of Physiotherapy, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni- 413 736, Maharashtra state Online published on 31 October, 2012. Abstract Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of Active Release Technique on functional performance by Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) and Pain Free Grip Strength (PFGS) in patients with Tennis Elbow. Methodology A total of 30 patients having symptomatic chronic tennis elbow were taken and randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Group A received Active Release Technique (ART) and conventional treatment, whereas Group B acted as a control group and received conventional treatment of pulsed ultrasonic therapy at 20% duty cycle, frequency 3MHz and an intensity of 2 W/cm2 for 7 ½ min, progressive resisted exercises and stretching. Fourteen treatment sessions are given. Baseline measurement of PRTEE score and Pain Free Grip Strength was taken on Day 1 and then subsequently on day 14. Results The data was analyzed using the software Instat. Differences were found for 2 outcome measures: success rate at 3 weeks. Findings indicated ART was more effective than the other protocol. After 3 weeks of intervention, improvement in Functional performance as measured on PRTEE was more (SD=8.87) in group 1, as compared with (SD=7.41) in group 2. Improvement in grip strength as measured by PFGS was more (SD=1.52) in group 1, as compared with (SD=1.05) in group 2. Conclusion The study concludes that both the Active Release Technique is effective in reducing pain, improving strength and functional performance. Top Keywords Active Release Technique, Lateral Epicondylalgia, Soft tissue Technique. Top |