AIM To evaluate the available evidence of the effectiveness of physiotherapy for lateral epicondylitis of the elbow. METHOD Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) identified by a highly sensitive search strategy in six databases in combination with reference checking. Two independent reviewers selected RCTs that included a physiotherapy intervention, patients with lateral epicondylitis, and at l...

Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) is the most frequent type of myotendinosis and can be responsible for substantial pain and loss of function of the affected limb. Muscular biomechanics characteristics and equipment are important in preventing the conditions. This article present on overview of the current knowledge on lateral Epicondylitis and focuses on Etiology, Diagnosis and treatment st...

Background: Lateral epicondylitis affects people mainly in middle-aged groups. Despite numerous studies, it is still a poorly understood illness with no clear treatment guidelines. The goal of the study was to compare deep friction massage vs corticosteroid injection for management lateral epicondylitis. Methods: To outcomes, randomised controlled trial conducted. patients were divided into 2 d...

Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is a common cause of elbow pain in the general population. Traditionally, lateral epicondylitis has been attributed to degeneration of the extensor carpi radialis brevis origin, although the underlying collateral ligamentous complex and joint capsule also have been implicated. Nonsurgical treatment, the mainstay of management, involves a myriad of options...

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com MOJ Orthop Rheumatol 2015, 3(2): 00090 superior to [the writer’s] non operative treatment methods” and this debate has continued to persist as more recent non operative and operative treatment options have emerged. Despite the lack of consensus with regards to an optimal treatment algorithm, our understanding of lateral elbow tendinosis has continue...

OBJECTIVES Lateral epicondylitis can be chronic and difficult to manage with conservative measures such as physical therapy and corticosteroid injection. We attempted to determine the efficacy of botulinum toxin for the treatment of chronic lateral epicondylitis. METHODS We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Google Scholar, EMBASE, PEDro, and ISI web of Science databases from inception until N...

BACKGROUND Medial epicondylitis, or golfer's/pitcher's elbow, develops as a result of medial stress overload on the flexor muscles at the elbow and presents as pain at the medial epicondyle. Cervical radiculopathy has been associated with lateral epicondylitis, but few associations between the cervical spine and medial epicondylitis have been made. Researchers propose that there is an associati...

Background: Elbow lateral epicondylitis is a common problem that usually resolves with conservative treatment modalities like local infiltration with steroids, ultrasonic therapy, and manipulation and finally operative procedures are tried. An alternative to surgical intervention is sought for when the conservative measures failed. The hypothesis of this study is to establish the role of local ...

Lateral epicondylitis is a common overuse syndrome of the extensor tendons of the forearm. It is sometimes called tennis elbow, although it can occur with many activities. The condition affects men and women equally and is more common in persons 40 years or older. Despite the prevalence of lateral epicondylitis and the numerous treatment strategies available, relatively few high-quality clinica...