CORE Physical Therapy In Omaha Explains
By Dr. Andy Cannon PT DPT
CORE Physical Therapy & Sports Performance PC
17660 Wright St. 9/10/11
Omaha NE
402-933-4027
Orthopade. 2016 Oct;45(10):870-7. doi: 10.1007/s00132-016-3327-9.
[Lateral epicondylitis: conservative – operative]
Burak Altintas 1, Stefan Greiner 2
- PMID: 27600573
- DOI: 10.1007/s00132-016-3327-9
Abstract
Background: Lateral epicondylitis is a common disease of the common extensor origin at the lateral humerus. Despite its common self-limitation it can lead to chronic therapy-resistant pain with remarkable functional disability of the affected arm.
Objectives: Different conservative and operative treatment options of lateral epicondylitis are described and compared regarding benefits and risks. Additionally, recent surgical techniques and their complications are mentioned. Based on the current literature, it is shown which treatment option can be recommended.
Methods: This review was based on the literature analysis in PubMed regarding “conservative and operative therapy of lateral epicondylitis” as well as the clinical experience of the authors.
Results: Conservative treatment is the primary choice for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis if concomitant pathologies such as instability among others can be excluded. It should include strengthening against resistance with eccentric stretching of the extensor group. In persistent cases, operative treatment is warranted. Resection of the pathologic tissue at the extensor origin with debridement and refixation of the healthy tendinous tissue yields good results.
Conclusions: Most patients with lateral epicondylitis can be treated conservatively with success. Radiological evaluation should be performed in therapy-resistant cases. In the case of partial or complete rupture of the extensor origin, operative therapy is indicated.
Conclusion:
Skilled physical therapy is effective treatment for most people with lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as tennis elbow. A small portion of those with tennis elbow have pain due to a full or partial tears in the muscle origin at the elbow which may require a surgical approach.
What does this mean?
Physical therapy is an appropriate first choice for the management and reduction of pain from tennis elbow. Skilled treatment can effectively reduce symptoms in the elbow to assist the patient with returning to desired activities.
The physical therapist can also help determine if a more aggressive approach is needed in the few instances that symptoms do not respond to conservative therapy treatment.
What can CORE do for me?
Our knowledgeable therapists can effectively identify and treat tennis elbow. We will perform the appropriate stretching, strengthening, and mobilizing activities needed to help reduce pain and improve function of the elbow and upper extremity.
Manual therapy including deep tissue mobilizing, Graston techniques, and dry needling are also effectively applied by our therapists to assist with relief of symptoms.
Our therapists will work to reduce pain, inflammation and muscle tension as well as improve flexibility and strength to help you effectively reduce your tennis elbow symptoms and return to your desired activities.
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