Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications

An International  Peer Reviewed Refereed Open Access Journal

P-ISSN: 0974-6455 E-ISSN: 2321-4007

Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications

An Open Access International Journal

Prasad Dhage, Shivani. R. Uttamchandani and Pratik Phansopkar*

Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta
Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

Corresponding author email: drpratik77@gmail.com

Article Publishing History

Received: 29/03/2021

Accepted After Revision: 27/05/2021

ABSTRACT:

One of the most common arm problem is Lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET), commonly referred to as tennis elbow and/or lateral epicondylitis. The term tendinopathy is used to describe tendon disorders of chronic overuse that form a group of pathologies, a disease continuum. This condition is commonly seen in middle-aged adults with a highest incidence of 40 and 50 years, affecting lateral part of the forearm of the extensor tendons. Typically, it is a work-related or sport-related pain condition triggered by prolonged sudden, monotonous, repeated eccentric contractions and wrist gripping behaviours. The dominant arm, with a prevalence in the general population of 1-3 percent, is generally affected. Here we are reporting a casewith lateral epicondylitis treated with physiotherapy. A 48 year old male who wastruck driver by occupation reported with complaint of lateral epicondylar pain for three months. Physical therapy included stretching, ultrasound, home exercises and strengthening program for wrist extensors. Timely initiation of physiotherapy rehabilitation led to enhanced functional recovery.

KEYWORDS:

Lateral epicondylitis, Tennis elbow, Physiotherapy, Home exercise programme, Tendinopathy, Mills manipulation.

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