Prevalencia de epicondilitis lateral en jugadores amateurs del Club All Padel, Guayaquil 2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Elbow biomechanics, crucial for flexion-extension and pronosupination, impact its stability. Lateral epicondylitis, a result of repetitive ECRB injuries, affects daily activities, guiding treatments based on classifications like Nirschl and Bhabra. Objective: To determine the prevalence of lateral epicondylitis in amateur paddle tennis players at All Paddle Center in Guayaquil. Materials and Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, nonexperimental cross-sectional study with a population of 110 players and a sample of 85 amateur paddle tennis players from All Paddle Center in Guayaquil, meeting inclusion criteria, evaluated using Cozen and Manual Grip tests with a dynamometer. Results: In the sample of 85 amateur players, 70.59% tested negative for lateral epicondylitis, while 29.41% tested positive. Gender-wise, 76.47% of men and 61.77% of women tested negative. Conclusions: Of the 85 players evaluated, 29.41% presented lateral epicondylitis. The results highlight a significant issue in this sport, suggesting that the high demand for effort may contribute to the prevalence of this injury among players.