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A Systematic Review On The Efficacy Of Iontophoresis As A Treatment For Lateral Epicondylitis, James M. Mckivigan, Brent Yamashita, Derek Smith Jan 2017

A Systematic Review On The Efficacy Of Iontophoresis As A Treatment For Lateral Epicondylitis, James M. Mckivigan, Brent Yamashita, Derek Smith

College of Health & Human Services (TUN) Publications and Research

Background and purpose: It is still inconclusive which method of iontophoresis delivers the most medication deepest through the skin, and therefore most effective in treating lateral epicondylitis. The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the efficacy of treatments for lateral epicondylitis using iontophoresis.

Method: The review included articles from peer-reviewed journals with sufficient data related to the purpose and focus of the study. Inclusion criteria included randomized control trials, cohort studies, case studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and pilot studies published since 2000.

Results: Fourteen relevant studies were identified. Twelve were experimental in vivo studies, two …