Telephone-based joint protection education in lateral epicondylitis: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) can occur for many different reasons such as compelling repetitive movements in daily readings, incorrect posture use and work-related factors. Although several treatments are available for LE, the optimal evidence-based treatment remains uncertain. Joint protection techniques have been developed as a self-management intervention to reduce pain and disability and improve functionality by applying ergonomic approaches.

Immediate effect of Kinesio taping® on deep cervical flexor endurance: A non-controlled, quasi-experimental pre-post quantitative study.

Objective: Whether Kinesio taping® (KT) might change the endurance of the cervical deep flexor muscles.

Methods: Healthy university students were assessed at baseline, immediately after the KT application over the posterior cervical muscles, and at a 24-h follow-up. The clinical assessment of the endurance of the deep cervical flexor muscles using the craniocervical flexion test (CCFT) was performed.