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ArticleHealth care science2025

Impact of Heavy Slow Resistance

S M Divya Mary, Jibi Paul, V Hema Suresh, P Senthil

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S M Divya MaryFaculty of Physiotherapy Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute Chennai Tamil Nadu India.ORCID 0000-0002-9919-3935
Jibi PaulFaculty of Physiotherapy Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute Chennai Tamil Nadu India.
V Hema SureshFaculty of Nursing Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute Chennai Tamil Nadu India.
P SenthilChettinad School of Physiotherapy Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Chennai Tamil Nadu India.

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Abstract

Background: The extensor carpi radial muscle may become imbalanced compared to other muscles in the upper arm and can disrupt the overall muscle balance in the upper limb. This muscular imbalance may then cause inflammation or irritation in the tendon. Regular physical activity is rarely used as the only treatment for lowering limb edema. Heavy slow resistance (HSR) training is effective compared to regular exercises. HSR affects functional abilities and physical refinement differently from conventional workouts. This study evaluated the effects of HSR and conventional exercise (CE) on subjects aged 45-65 years with unilateral elbow pain on, in Chennai city. Methods: Patient received conservative care in the Physiotherapy Department from January 2022 to April 2022. This study compares the pre- and posttypes. Tennis Elbow Evaluation (Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation, PRTEE) questionnaires, a patient-specific functional scale, and grip strength tests were used in the study. Results from the study's treatment HSR group and treatment CE group are contrasted. Results: After 12 weeks of therapy, investigators reassessed grip strength, PRTEE scores, and functional scale responses. In the posttest results of the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation survey, there is a statistically significant difference between Group HSR and Group CE ( Conclusion: HSR exercise demonstrates superior effectiveness over CEs for lateral epicondylitis (LE) management, emphasizing its significance in treatment.

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activities of daily livingheavy slow resistancelateral epicondylitismovement componenttask specific trainingtraditional exercise

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