An interventional study of The Control Group and The Study Group in Adolescent Athelets and Medial Epicondyle Apophysitis, sponsored by South Valley University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 12 Years to 16 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-20.
Sponsored by South Valley University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Traction apophysitis of the medial epicondyle (MEC) is a common elbow injury in adolescent baseball players. The underlying pathology of the lesions associated with apophysitis seems to be due to repetitive traction stress via the medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL) to the skeletally immature MEC, as seen in young baseball players. Various types of morphological changes are observed at the MEC in baseball players, and fragmentation and hypertrophy have been commonly reported.
Phases of rehabilitation for Medial Epicondyle Apophysitis Phase I treatment involves resting and protecting the elbow to permit healing, to prevent further injury, and to control pain and swelling. Phase II treatment begins once pain and swelling have subsided to the point where the athlete can comfortably bear weight and walk from place to place. Virtual reality (VR) is a simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world. Applications of virtual reality can include entertainment (i.e. video games) and educational purposes (i.e. medical or military training). Other, distinct types of VR style technology include augmented reality and mixed reality.
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Group (A)
Other: The Control Group
Group (B)
Other: The Study Group
All adolescents will receive 60 min. of the selected physical therapy program including strengthening the muscles of upper limb, stretching for elbow flexors and forearms pronators
Also known as: Group (A)
all adolescents will receive selected physical therapy program for 30 min. containing strengthening the muscles of upper limb, stretching for elbow flexors and forearms pronators plus 30 of virtual reality training
Also known as: Group (B)
Visual Analogue Scale
pain assessment tool, the scale ranged from 0-10 (at which 0 indicate no pain and 10 indicate sever pain)
Time frame: at day 0
Visual Analogue Scale
pain assessment scale, the scale ranged from 0-10 (at which 0 indicate no pain and 10 indicate sever pain)
Time frame: at day 90
Range of Motion
Elbow Flexion angle degree
Time frame: at day 0
Range of Motion
Elbow Flexion angle degree
Time frame: at day 90
Range of Motion
Elbow Extension angle degree
Time frame: at day 0
Range of Motion
Elbow Extension angle degree
Time frame: at day 90
Plan to share: No
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