Elbow

Percutaneous tendon dry needling and thrust manipulation as an adjunct to multimodal physical therapy in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy: A multicenter randomized clinical trial

Clin Rehabil. 2024 Apr 26:2692155241249968. doi: 10.1177/02692155241249968. James Dunning PMID: 38676324 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241249968 Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of adding electrical dry needling and thrust manipulation into a multimodal program of exercise, mobilization, and ultrasound in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy. Design: Randomized, single-blinded, multicenter, parallel-group trial. Setting: […]

Percutaneous tendon dry needling and thrust manipulation as an adjunct to multimodal physical therapy in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy: A multicenter randomized clinical trial

Clin Rehabil. 2024 Apr 26:2692155241249968. doi: 10.1177/02692155241249968. James Dunning PMID: 38676324 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241249968 Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of adding electrical dry needling and thrust manipulation into a multimodal program of exercise, mobilization, and ultrasound in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy. Design: Randomized, single-blinded, multicenter, parallel-group trial. Setting: […]

Dry needling in the management of tendinopathy: A systematic review of randomized control trials

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies VOLUME 33, P128-135, JANUARY 2023 Shibili Nuhmani Abstract Introduction The objective of the study is to evaluate the best available evidence on the effectiveness of DN in the management of tendinopathy. Methods Seven randomized control trials were selected following an electronic search in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and […]

Persistent Tennis Elbow Symptoms Have Little Prognostic Value: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2021 Dec 7. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000002058. Joona Ikonen 1, Tuomas Lähdeoja 2, Clare L Ardern 3 4, Rachelle Buchbinder 5, Aleksi Reito 6, Teemu Karjalainen 5 7 PMID: 34874323 DOI: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000002058 Abstract Background: Tennis elbow is a common painful enthesopathy of the lateral elbow that limits upper limb function and frequently results […]

The analgesic effect of joint mobilization and manipulation in tendinopathy: a narrative review

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Published online: 26 Mar 2021 Christos Savva ABSTRACT Objective: To summarize the available literature with regards to the potential analgesic effect and mechanism of joint mobilization and manipulation in tendinopathy. Results: The effect of these techniques in rotator cuff tendinopathy and lateral elbow tendinopathy, applied alone, compared to a […]

The Effect of High Velocity Low Amplitude Cervical Manipulations on the Musculoskeletal System: Literature Review

Cureus 2020 Apr 15;12(4):e7682. doi: 10.7759/cureus.7682. Andrea Giacalone PMID: 32426194 PMCID: PMC7228797 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7682 Abstract In manual therapy, high velocity low amplitude (HVLA) cervical manipulation techniques are frequently used, but often the physiological and biomechanical effects that can be obtained are not completely clear. The techniques are mostly used for the treatment of biomechanical joint […]

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Acupuncture Effect on Common Extensor Tendon Thickness in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Study

To cite this article: Ural Fatma Gülçin, Öztürk Gökhan Tuna, Bölük Hüma, and Akkuş Selami. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. October 2017, 23(10): 819-822. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0370 Published in Volume: 23 Issue 10: October 1, 2017 Online Ahead of Print: June 7, 2017 ABSTRACT Objective: To explore the effect of acupuncture on common extensor tendon […]

Effects of Cervical High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Techniques on Range of Motion, Strength Performance, and Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Review

To cite this article: Galindez-Ibarbengoetxea Xabier, Setuain Igor, Andersen Lars L., Ramírez-Velez Robinson, González-Izal Miriam, Jauregi Andoni, and Izquierdo Mikel. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. September 2017, 23(9): 667-675. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2017.0002 Published in Volume: 23 Issue 9: September 1, 2017 Online Ahead of Print: July 21, 2017 ABSTRACT Background: Cervical high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) manipulation […]

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Articles

Peer-reviewed scientific and medical evidence regarding the effectiveness of the Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy. Elbow Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow with Shock Waves Yildiz lateral epicondylitis GOOD ISMST 2009 ANALGESIC EFFECT OF EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK-WAVE Shockwave Therapy for Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow (Retrospective Study) Safety and Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic […]

Reduction of Pulled Elbow

Megan Aylor, M.D., JoDee M. Anderson, M.D., Paula Vanderford, M.D., Matthew Halsey, M.D., Susanna Lai, M.P.H., and Dana A.V. Braner, M.D. N Engl J Med 2014; 371:e32November 20, 2014DOI: 10.1056/NEJMvcm1211809 http://youtu.be/cy_oezkIPF0 Overview Pulled elbow, also known as annular ligament displacement or radial-head subluxation, is a common orthopedic injury in children.1 In the United States, the incidence […]

Manipulation of the wrist versus Mobilization of the Elbow for Lateral Epicondylitis – Full Text

EFFECTIVENESS OF MOBILIZATION WITH MOVEMENT OF ELBOW COMPARED WITH MANIPULATION OF WRIST IN PATIENTS OF LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS Namrata Patel International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, Int J Physiother Res 2013, Vol1(4):177-82. ISSN 2321-1822 Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of mobilization with movement of elbow compared with manipulation of wrist on pain, strength and activities of […]

Limited hip range of motion may cause elbow injury in pitchers

May 8, 2014 Pitchers who limit the range of motion in their hips could cause injury to their elbow, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Researchers measured pre-season dominant and non-dominant internal (IR), external (ER) and total arc (TA) range of motion (ROM) in seven Division 1 […]

Bilateral Cervical Dysfunction in Patients With Unilateral Lateral Epicondylalgia Without Concomitant Cervical or Upper Limb Symptoms

A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study Brooke K. Coombes, PhD Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 37, Issue 2 , Pages 79-86, February 2014 Abstract Objective The purposes of this study were to examine the prevalence and distribution of spinal and neurodynamic dysfunction in a population with unilateral lateral epicondylalgia (LE) without concomitant cervical or upper […]

The Immediate Effects of Orthoses on Pain in People with Lateral Epicondylalgia – Full Text Article

Ebrahim Sadeghi-Demneh Pain Research and Treatment Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 353597, 6 pages Abstract Objective. Tennis elbow is a common cause of upper limb dysfunction and a primary reason for pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of three commonly used orthoses on […]

The Association of Foot Arch Posture and Prior History of Shoulder or Elbow Surgery in Elite-Level Baseball Pitchers

Luis A. Feigenbaum, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS Study Design Case-control. Objectives The specific aim of this study was to examine the association between abnormal foot arch postures and a history of shoulder or elbow surgery in baseball pitchers. Background Pitching a baseball generates forces throughout the musculoskeletal structures of the upper and lower […]

Exercise and Mobilization for Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis

Does effectiveness of exercise therapy and mobilisation techniques offer guidance for the treatment of lateral and medial epicondylitis? A systematic review. Hoogvliet P Br J Sports Med. 2013 Nov;47(17):1112-9. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091990. Epub 2013 May 24. BACKGROUND: Owing to the change in paradigm of the histological nature of epicondylitis, therapeutic modalities as exercises such as stretching […]

Muscle Energy Technique Versus Corticosteroid Injection for Management of Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

Randomized Controlled Trial With 1-Year Follow-up Sami Küçükşen, MD Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 94, Issue 11 , Pages 2068-2074, November 2013 Abstract Objective To determine the short- and long-term effectiveness of the muscle energy technique (MET) compared with corticosteroid injections (CSIs) for chronic lateral epicondylitis (LE). Design Randomized controlled trial with 1 […]

Myofascial pain in lateral epicondylalgia: A review

Yaniv Shmushkevich, BPT Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 434-439, October 2013 Summary Background There is an ongoing debate about the myofascial component, characterized by the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in lateral epicondylalgia (LE). Objectives To review current evidence of the association between myofascial pain and LE, […]

Sensory and motor deficits exist on the non-injured side of patients with unilateral tendon pain and disability—implications for central nervous system involvement

Br J Sports Med doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092535 Review Sensory and motor deficits exist on the non-injured side of patients with unilateral tendon pain and disability—implications for central nervous system involvement: a systematic review with meta-analysis L J Heales Abstract Introduction Tendinopathy manifests as activity-related tendon pain with associated motor and sensory impairments. Tendon tissue changes in animals […]

Repetitive and extensive/prolonged wrist bend/twisting and forearm movements were associated with incident cases of lateral and medial epicondylitis

Self-reported physical exposure association with medial and lateral epicondylitis incidence in a large longitudinal study Descatha A,et al. Show all Journal Occup Environ Med. 2013 Sep;70(9):670-3. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2012-101341. Epub 2013 Jul 3. Affiliation Division of General Medical Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Although previous studies have related occupational exposure and […]