Journal of Sports Medicine & Doping Studies

O’Brien CP

Publications

• Research Article
  Deep Oscillation^® Therapy in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial
  Author(s): O’Brien CP and Andrew WatsonO’Brien CP and Andrew Watson
  
  Introduction: DEEP OSCILLATION® therapy has been shown to improve wound healing, inflammation, pain and most prominently its effect on lymphoedema. It has been indicated for use in musculoskeletal injuries but few studies on its effectiveness exist. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to measure the effect DEEP OSCILLATION® (DOT) had on patients with lateral epicondylalgia (LE). Methods: Twenty subjects aged between 18-55 years who had a diagnosis of LE took part in this trial. Group A (Control) underwent the protocol of injection therapy with 5 mg of Adcortyl and Lignocaine, topical Diclofenac antiinflammatory gel applied three times per day and supervised rest over a two week period. Patients were then referred for physiotherapy where they completed a baseline PRTEE and were instructed on a home exercise program (HEP) for 4 we.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0673.1000180

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