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A Study of Players With Pain
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|December 20, 2017
Summary
Tennis elbow pain develops gradually due to cumulative stress. Multiple factors likely interact, contributing to the onset of this common sports injury.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a common overuse injury.
- Understanding the multifactorial nature of its development is crucial for prevention and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the cumulative effects leading to tennis elbow.
- To identify potential interacting variables contributing to elbow pain in tennis players.
Main Methods:
- The study likely involved analyzing player data, injury history, and biomechanical factors.
- Statistical analysis was used to explore correlations between variables and pain onset.
Main Results:
- Harmful effects contributing to tennis elbow are cumulative over time.
- Numerous variables interact synergistically before elbow pain manifests.
Conclusions:
- Tennis elbow development is a complex process influenced by multiple interacting factors.
- Preventative strategies should address the cumulative load and varied risk factors.
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