| Literature DB >> 31598419 |
Joseph M Day1, Ann M Lucado2, Timothy L Uhl3.
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.Entities:
Keywords: lateral epicondylalgia; lateral epicondylitis; movement system; scapula; shoulder
Year: 2019 PMID： 31598419 PMCID： PMC6769266
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Sports Phys Ther ISSN： 2159-2896