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 tendi-nopathy. 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.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 818-834 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2019 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- lateral epicondylalgia
- lateral epicondylitis
- movement system
- scapula
- shoulder
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation