"Tennis elbow"; evaluation, treatment, and prevention.
This paper will assist the physical therapist in selecting and applying proper treatment for the disorder commonly referred to as "tennis elbow." The information 1) offers guidelines for determining the cause of pain; 2) assists in choosing a differential treatment plan; 3) outlines a complete, effective, and detailed rehabilitation program; and 4) includes an informative preventive program for the therapist and for the patient. The purpose of this paper is to present the information that the physical therapist needs to know in order to help the patient with "tennis elbow" return to the level of fitness necessary for participating in the athletic activity of his choice.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D002062:Bursitis / Q000628:therapy; D017679:Cryotherapy; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013715:Tennis; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000628:therapy; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones