Physical Therapy Diagnosis and Treatment for Tennis Elbow [Case Study] Lateral Epicondylalgia, Epicondylitis, Tendinitis, Tendinopathy: FPF Show Episode 34

Physical Therapy Diagnosis and Treatment for Tennis Elbow [Case Study] Lateral Epicondylalgia, Epicondylitis, Tendinitis, Tendinopathy: FPF Show Episode 34

In today's episode we go over Physical Therapy Diagnosis and Treatment for Tennis Elbow [Case Study] Lateral Epicondylalgia, Epicondylitis, Tendinitis, Tendinopathy.

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:34 Subjective Evaluation - population, occupation, activities, mechanism of injury
• 2:53 Subjective Evaluation - Psychosocial considerations
• 6:29 Subjective Evaluation - Patient goals
• 6:45 Objective Evaluation - Strength testing, range of motion testing
• 9:15 Objective Evaluation - Regional interdependence
• 11:36 Objective Evaluation - Imaging, palpation, special tests
• 13:53 Clinical reasoning and decision making for care moving forward
• 15:35 Treatment plan of care
• 19:48 Exercise plan of care
• 22:05 Home exercise plan
• 24:05 Treatments within a clinic session
• 28:03 Exercise progression over time
• 31:36 Return to sport / activity considerations and time lines
• 34:02 Discharge planning and the end of physical therapy

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Show Notes / Relevant Articles:

• FPF Mini Course - 7 Reasons Why Injuries Happen in the Gym and What to do About it
• Evidence Based Guide to Tennis Elbow - Lateral Epicondylalgia
• Evidence Based Guide to Patellofemoral Pain
• Evidence Based Guide to Stretching

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