Investigating the relationship between pain level and grip and wrist muscles strength in individuals with lateral epicondylitis: is pain a barrier to strength assessment?

The result of this study found no correlation between the stated level of pain and the true muscle strength in the affected hand. In line with these findings, we think that assessments involving strength can be made in other musculoskeletal problems where pain is present. However, the findings may not reflect the true muscle strength which will tend to be underrated.