• Kanishka Akarnia
• Dr Huma Zahoor Ahmed Siddiqui

Tennis Elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder causing pain and dysfunction due to repetitive overuse of the forearm extensor muscles. Traditional treatments provide inconsistent relief, necessitating alternative approaches. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Dry Needling (DN) combined with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Isometric Exercises compared to conventional physiotherapy. Objectives • To assess DN, NMES, and Isometric Exercises in reducing pain and improving function in tennis elbow patients. • To compare outcomes with conventional therapy. • To evaluate short-term effects on pain, range of motion, and muscle strength. Methods A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 50 participants diagnosed using Cozen’s test. Participants were divided into: • Group A (Control, n=25): NMES and isometric exercises. • Group B (Intervention, n=25): DN, NMES, and isometric exercises. Treatment lasted for 14 sessions over 3 weeks, with pain intensity and functional improvement measured using VAS and PRTEE. Results The intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in pain reduction and functional recovery compared to the control group (p<0.01). Conclusion DN combined with NMES and isometric exercises provides greater pain relief and functional improvement than conventional therapy, supporting its integration into clinical physiotherapy protocols.

Dry Needling, Tennis Elbow, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Isometric Exercises, Lateral Epicondylitis, Rehabilitation

"TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY NEEDLING ALONG WITH NMES, ISOMETRIC EXERCISES IN TENNIS ELBOW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.g434-g437, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502649.pdf

"TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY NEEDLING ALONG WITH NMES, ISOMETRIC EXERCISES IN TENNIS ELBOW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. ppg434-g437, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502649.pdf