Efficacy of fascial manipulation and eccentric exercise for lateral elbow pain

Introduction: Lateral Elbow Pain (LEP) is a common painful condition affecting the working population, however, its aetiology and best treatments remain as yet unknown. Wrist extensor intratendinous modifications are commonly reported (Obuchowicz& Bonczar 2016), although changes in the innervation and vascularization of the fascial layers superficial to the tendon itself have been observed too (Spang& Alfredson 2017). Common treatment of LEP includes exercise therapy, targeting the wrist extensor ’s tendinopathy (Cullinane et al 2014).

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - October 1, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Pietro Iogna Prat, Dariusz Cibrowski, Andrea Zuliani, Antonio Stecco Source Type: research