Journal article
The evaluation of phonophoresis and friction massage as treatments for extensor carpi radialis tendinitis: A randomized controlled trial
Abstract
The purposes of this study were to determine whether ultrasound and a 10% hydrocortisone ointment (phonophoresis) was superior to ultrasound and a placebo ointment, and to determine whether friction massage was superior to no friction, in patients with the clinical diagnosis of extensor carpi radialis tendinitis (proximal tendon). Forty consecutive lateral epicondylitis patients fulfilling the eligibility criteria were entered into the study. …
Authors
Stratford PW; Levy DR; Gauldie S; Miseferi D; Levy K
Journal
Physiotherapy Canada, Vol. 41, No. 2, pp. 93–99
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
ISSN
0300-0508