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A Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program for Treating Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy
The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
  • Joseph M. Day, University of Dayton
  • Ann M. Lucado, Mercer University
  • Timothy L. Uhl, University of Kentucky
Abstract

Scapular muscle weakness in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy is an identified impairment and is part of a multimodal rehabilitation approach. The published literature provides little information regarding specific rehabilitation guidelines that address both the proximal scapular muscle weakness and local elbow/ wrist dysfunctions common in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to describe a comprehensive rehabilitation strategy for individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy. This program emphasizes a phased therapeutic strategy that addresses proximal and local dysfunction along the kinetic chain. This clinical protocol is currently being tested for efficacy as part of a randomized controlled trial. The information in this commentary is intended to provide clinicians with sufficient detail to comprehensively guide the rehabilitation of a patient with lateral elbow tendinopathy.

Level of Evidence: 5

Document Type
Review
Publication Date
10-1-2019
Notes/Citation Information

Published in The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, v. 14, no. 5, p. 818-834.

© 2019 by the Sports Physical Therapy Section

The copyright holder has granted the permission for posting the article here. (Courtesy of the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy)

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.26603/ijspt20190818
Citation Information
Joseph M. Day, Ann M. Lucado and Timothy L. Uhl. "A Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program for Treating Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy" The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy Vol. 14 Iss. 5 (2019) p. 818 - 834
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/tim_uhl/170/