Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University
Location: Bentley campus, Kent St, Bentley WA 6102, Australia
Lead Researchers: Ahmed Muhsen and Prof. Tony Wright
Ethics Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee

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Background

Tennis elbow is common type of repetitive strain injury that causes pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.

This short research study seeks to improve our knowledge about the way in which physiotherapy influences natural pain relieving effects in the body.

This study seeks men and women who currently have tennis elbow (elbow pain). Participants are required to attend 1 study visit (1 – 2 hours) at the research site and may experience some short term pain relief.

Benefits of Participation

• You may experience some pain relief
• You will help physiotherapists understand natural forms of pain relief
• You will be helping to advance medical research

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

Who Can Participate?

• Men and women aged 18+ years old
• Suffer from Tennis Elbow (pain and tenderness around the outside of the elbow) for approximately 6 weeks or more
• Have not had surgery or a fracture in their shoulder, elbow or wrist in the past 2 years
• Able to attend 1 study visit at the research site