A systematic review of the effectiveness of wrist manipulative therapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis

Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a chronic degenerative condition associated with pain on the lateral epicondyle of the elbow at the common extensors origin of the forearm.1 It is recognized by fibroblast proliferation, vascular hyperplasia, and immature collagen fibers.2 There are differences regarding the role of inflammation in LE,2 but the associated tissue pathology needs to be recognized for the pain mechanism.3 Pain is usually present with wrist extension. Activities requiring repeated and forceful contraction of the wrist extensors are commonly associated with the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon involvement.
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research