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Lateral Epicondylitis
Symptoms & Treatements

 



Commonly referred to as “tennis elbow”, it is typically due to overuse of the elbow and forearm muscles resulting in lateral elbow pain.  Pain will worsen with activities such as gripping, lifting, shaking hands and repetitive movements.  Tennis elbow affects men more than women. It most often affects people between the Lateral Epicondylitisages of 30 and 50, although people of any age can be affected.  Similar symptoms will be noted with medial epicondylitis or “golfers elbow”.

Treatment
Conservative treatment typically consists of physical therapy.  This will include the use of modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation and ice.  Manual intervention such as cross friction massage combined with an exercise program will often produce positive results.  If further intervention is needed your physician may consider a corticosteroid injection or possible surgery.

 

 

 

 

 


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Author:
Clyde Arias, PT, MPT

References:
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets:  Your Physical Therapy Questions Answered by ExpertsYou Trust, 2nd Edition.  Jeffrey D. Placzek, MD, PT, David A. Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS, 2006.

www.webmd.com

www.orthopedics.about.com

 

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