title: Evidence-Based Approach to Treating Lateral Epicondylitis Using the Occupational Adaptation Model.
abstract: The occupational therapy Centennial Vision reinforces the importance of informing consumers about the benefit of occupational therapy and continuing to advocate for the unique client-centered role of occupational therapy. Occupational therapy practitioners working in hand therapy have traditionally found it difficult to combine the biomechanical foundations of hand therapy with the fundamental client-centered tenets of occupational therapy. Embracing our historical roots will become more important as health care evolves and third-party payers continue to scrutinize the need for the profession of occupational therapy. This article outlines a client-centered approach for hand therapists for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis using the Occupational Adaptation Model.
authors.affiliation: Stephanie Bachman, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, is Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Walsh University, North Canton, OH; sbachman@walsh.edu.
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bachman