The Influence of Dexamethasone with Lidocaine Hydrochloride Iontophoresis in Recreational Tennis Players Suffering from Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
Journal Title: Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) is a common clinical condition of the upper limp. Many treatments, medical and physical therapy, has been recommended for the management of LET. One of these recommended treatments is iontophoresis. Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of iontophoresis using a combination of dexamethasone with lidocaine hydrochloride in the treatment of LET in recreational tennis players.
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Stergioulas Apostolos, Sotiropoulos Dimosthenis, Stasinopoulos Dimitrios
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- DOI 10.17352/2455-5487.000014
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