This experimental study design investigated the effect of Mulligan taping on patients diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis who were treated with Mulligan mobilization and conventional therapy (Ultrasound therapy and Stretching). A total of 40 patients aged between 25 to 55yrs were randomly assigned in two groups. Group A - Experimental group n=20 receiving Mulligan taping, Mulligan mobilization and conventional therapy & Group B - Control group n= 20 receiving Mulligan mobilization and conventional therapy alone) Both the groups received 10 treatment sessions for two weeks. Baseline measurements of 3 outcome measures NPRS (Numerical pain rating scale), Grip strength and functional activity were taken on day 1,5 and 10. Intra group analysis showed that both the groups had statistically significant improvement in NPRS score, Grip strength and functional performance, but inter group analysis showed group A receiving Mulligan taping had statistically significant improvement in all three outcome measures as compared to Group B. Study concludes that Mulligan taping when given in addition with Mulligan mobilization & conventional therapy gives more significant improvement in pain, grip strength and functional status in patients with lateral epicondylitis as compared to, when treated with Mulligan mobilization and conventional therapy alone.

Keywords: Lateral epicondylitis, Mulligan Mobilization with Movement, Mulligan taping, Conventional therapy, Grip strength, Numerical pain rating score, Functional pain status score.