Outcome measures in 28 randomised control trials of physical treatments for lateral epicondylalgia
| Outcome measures | Number of studies |
|---|---|
| Note that several papers used more than one measure of pain. | |
| *Measures used to calculate global improvement (relative risk) in tables 3–5. | |
| VAS, Visual analogue scale; ADL, activities of daily living; DASH, disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand questionnaire. | |
| Pain VAS | |
| Total | 25 |
| No mention of specifics | 11 |
| Wrist extension | 8 |
| 24 hours | 6 |
| Palpation | 6 |
| Rest | 5 |
| Finger extension | 4 |
| Grip | 2 |
| Isometric supination/pronation | 3 |
| Stretch | 3 |
| Movement | 2 |
| Pinch | 1 |
| ADLs | 1 |
| Pain and function rating scales | |
| Patient assessment of subjective improvement* | 13 |
| Functional VAS | 4 |
| Patient self assessment pain scale | 3 |
| Assessor’s assessment of functional impairment | 4 |
| Pain/disability questionnaire* | 2 |
| DASH | 2 |
| Patient assessment of duration of symptoms | 2 |
| Pain-free index | 2 |
| 8 Item ADL score | 1 |
| Roles and Maudley scale* | 1 |
| Assessor’s assessment of pain VAS | 1 |
| Physical evaluation | |
| Pain-free grip strength | 14 |
| Maximum grip strength | 11 |
| Weight test | 8 |
| Pressure pain threshold | 6 |
| Range of movement in wrist | 2 |
| Pinch strength | 1 |
| Isometric wrist extension | 1 |
| Isokinetic wrist flexion/extension | 1 |
| Manual muscle test (0–5) | 1 |
| Sympathetic nervous system indicators | 1 |
| Thermal pain threshold | 1 |
| Thermography | 1 |
| Upper limb tension test 2b | 1 |