To Compare the Effect of Naproxen Applied by Topical Iontophoresis and Phonophoresis in Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis

Lateral epicondylitis, is an inflammatory reaction which frequently involves the origin of the wrist extensors on lateral epicondyle of the humerus which results in pain. The purpose of this study was compare the effectiveness of iontophoresis and phonophoresis on local application of naproxen in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis.

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of iontophoresis and phonophoresis on local application of naproxen in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis.

To compare the effectiveness of naproxen applied by topical iontophoresis and phonophoresis in treatment of lateral epicondylitis.

To compare effect of naproxen applied by topical iontophoresis and phonophoresis on pain, grip strength & PRTEE in lateral epicondylitis.

A comparative study is conducted on 30 subjects in age 20–59 years. The participants are divided into two groups, 15 in iontophoresis group (Group A) and 15 in phonophoresis group (Group B). In group A iontophoresis; electrodes were covered with naproxen solution and applied on painful area via pulsed galvanic current. In group B, phonophoresis; ultrasound with naproxen gel on painful area via pulsed ultrasound was given. The intensity of pain, grip strength and functional status of affected elbow was evaluated pre and post intervention, by using outcome measures NRS, PRTEE.

The results of this study indicate that the pain was reduced, grip strength and functional status was improved n application of both techniques. Statistically by using t test effectiveness of iontophoresis and phonophoresis was studied.

This study found that both the treatments are equally effective in reducing pain, improving grip strength and functional status in lateral epicondylitis.