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One hundred and fifty-six patients diagnosed with chronic lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) were randomized to receive either peloid (mud) therapy + home exercise and cold application (n=48), kinesio taping + home exercise and cold application (n=52), or the control (home exercise and cold application alone) (n=56). The primary outcome of this trial was to determine the efficacy of peloid and kinesio therapies for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Outcome measures such as pain and disability using a visual analogue score (VAS), arm, shoulder, and hand disabilities (DASH), were used, respectively. Hand grip strength, quality of life, and arm function were also assessed. At the end of the treatment (1 month), the results favoured peloid therapy in physical health, quality of life, and pain scores.