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Purpose: In this study, we aimed at determining and comparing (a) the short-term effects on the function and (b) the cost of both treatment methods of deep transversal friction massage (DTFM) and extracorporal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in patients diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis (LE). Tools and Methods: 52 patients (39 women, 13 men) diagnosed with LE were randomly divided into two groups: the DTFM group (n=25) and the ESWT group (n=27) in our study. Patients in the DF group were given a total of 6 sessions of DTFM for 2 days a week. Patients in the ESWT group were administered 3 sessions of ESWT once a week. Pre-treatment and immediately after treatment pain severity, pain threshold, perception strength, functional status (Mayo Race Performance Scoring System-MDPSS and Arms, Shoulder and Hand Problems Survey-DASH-T) were assessed. Results: The pain during rest and activity after treatment in both groups, significantly decreased compared to before treatment in DASH-T scores; the pain threshold, constipation strength and MDPSS scores significantly increased. However, DTFM was more effective in reducing pain during activity and improving functionality than ESWT. The treatment cost of DTFM was 69.60 TL, while ESWT was 124 TL. The result: DTFM, which can be easily applied by a physiotherapist, does not require expensive device-equipment and is less expensive, can be used as an effective treatment method in the treatment of patients with LE.

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