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"Tennis Elbow": A Manual Therapist's Perspective
The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) has a controversial cause. This article proposes a multifactorial hypothesis for lateral forearm pain, integrating elbow joint mechanics and patient-specific factors for a global manual therapy approach.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Manual Therapy
Background:
- The pathogenesis of tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) remains debated.
- Understanding the varied clinical presentations is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing theories on tennis elbow.
- To propose a working hypothesis for its unpredictable presentation.
- To integrate elbow joint mechanics and patient factors within a manual therapy framework.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of elbow joint articular mechanics.
- Discussion of intrinsic and extrinsic factors contributing to tennis elbow.
- Development of a multifactorial hypothesis.
Main Results:
- The article presents a hypothesis for tennis elbow based on a comprehensive review.
- It emphasizes the complexity and multifactorial nature of the condition.
Conclusions:
- Tennis elbow is likely a multifactorial syndrome.
- A global evaluation incorporating joint mechanics and patient factors is essential for manual therapy.
