25 February 2026 : Clinical Research
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training Combined With Conventional Physical Therapy on Pain, Muscle Architecture, Strength, Function, and Psychosocial Outcomes in Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Jun-Ho Park ABCDEF 1, Ho Kim ACD 2, Myung-Mo Lee ACDF 3DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951969
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951969
Table 1 Baseline characteristics (N=20).
| Variable | EG (n=10) | CG (n=10) | t/Fisher | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (M/F) | 5/5 | 6/4 | n/a | 1.000 |
| Age | 34.00±6.48 | 34.00±7.62 | .000 | 1.000 |
| Height (cm) | 169.40±7.93 | 170.50±8.85 | −.293 | .773 |
| Weight (kg) | 75.00±17.88 | 75.80±15.39 | −.107 | .916 |
| Lesion side (L/R) | 6/4 | 2/8 | n/a | .170 |
| Pain duration (months) | 7.00±3.37 | 6.20±3.01 | .560 | .582 |
| EG – Experimental Group (BFRT); CG – Control Group (Conventional PT). Values are presented as mean±standard deviation (SD) or n (frequency). Statistical analysis for baseline homogeneity was performed using the independent test for continuous variables (Age, Height, Weight, Pain Duration) and Fisher’s exact test for categorical variables (Sex, Lesion side). Statistical significance was set at | ||||