Jordan A Gliedt1, Clinton J Daniels2. 1. Chiropractic Physician, Private Practice, Chandler, AZ, USA. 2. Chiropractic Physician, Private Practice, Brentwood, MO, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This report describes chiropractic management of a case of sub-acute elbow pain and swelling with Active Release Technique® and acupuncture. CASE PRESENTATION: A 41-year-old male presented to a chiropractic clinic with a primary complaint of elbow pain and swelling following a fall while playing basketball five weeks prior. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: Treatment consisted of two sessions of needle acupuncture and one treatment of Active Release Techniques® (ART) applied to the left elbow region. CONCLUSIONS: The patient's outcomes indicated a quick resolution of subjective complaints and objective findings with the chosen treatment. Further research is needed to demonstrate safety, clinical effectiveness, and cost effectiveness when compared to other treatments.
OBJECTIVE: This report describes chiropractic management of a case of sub-acute elbow pain and swelling with Active Release Technique® and acupuncture. CASE PRESENTATION: A 41-year-old male presented to a chiropractic clinic with a primary complaint of elbow pain and swelling following a fall while playing basketball five weeks prior. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: Treatment consisted of two sessions of needle acupuncture and one treatment of Active Release Techniques® (ART) applied to the left elbow region. CONCLUSIONS: The patient's outcomes indicated a quick resolution of subjective complaints and objective findings with the chosen treatment. Further research is needed to demonstrate safety, clinical effectiveness, and cost effectiveness when compared to other treatments.
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Active Release Techniques (ART)®; acupuncture; chiropractic; elbow pain
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