title: Chiropractic management of elbow tendinopathy following a sports related trauma.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This report describes chiropractic management of a case of sub-acute elbow pain and swelling with Active Release Technique® and acupuncture.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 41-year-old male presented to a chiropractic clinic with a primary complaint of elbow pain and swelling following a fall while playing basketball five weeks prior.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Treatment consisted of two sessions of needle acupuncture and one treatment of Active Release Techniques® (ART) applied to the left elbow region.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The patient's outcomes indicated a quick resolution of subjective complaints and objective findings with the chosen treatment. Further research is needed to demonstrate safety, clinical effectiveness, and cost effectiveness when compared to other treatments.
authors.affiliation: Chiropractic Physician, Private Practice, Chandler, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Jordan A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Gliedt
authors.affiliation: Chiropractic Physician, Private Practice, Brentwood, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Clinton J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Daniels
keywords: Active Release Techniques (ART)®; acupuncture; chiropractic; elbow pain