Editorial Commentary: Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Surgery Works, but Is Not Often Indicated
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Cyriax physiotherapy for tennis elbow/lateral epicondylitis.
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is one of the most common lesions of the arm with a well defined clinical presentation, which significantly impacts on the community. Many treatment approaches have been proposed to manage this condition. One is Cyriax physiotherapy. The effectiveness and reported effects of this intervention are reviewed.
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عنوان ژورنال: Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0749-8063
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.02.020