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Start Date
08-02-2012
End Date
08-02-2020

Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (#418)

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Instructor's Name: Sarah R. Stillings, MA, PT, CHT

In this course you will learn to evaluate and treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) in the adult population. Included is a review of elbow and forearm anatomy, etiology and basic pathophysiology of epicondylitis and epicondylosis, signs and symptoms related to these tendinopathies, evaluation tips, differential diagnosis, a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches, and an overview of radial tunnel syndrome as it relates to lateral epicondylitis. A discussion of when surgical intervention may be necessary, types of surgery most often performed, post-surgical therapy care, long-term prognosis for the disorders, and preventing recurrence is included. The course is designed to help therapists achieve the best possible functional outcome, that may even incorporate returning to sports such as tennis and golf.
Course Level
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
State
Texas