Tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis) is a common upper limb condition seen in the musculoskeletal (MSK) clinic. It can cause significant pain, restriction to activity and impact patients Quality of life (QoL). Despite the name, it has little to do with tennis and our understanding of this condition has led us to appreciate the wider […]
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Should exercise interventions be the mainstay in the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy?
This is an overview of our systematic review and meta-analysis on exercise effectiveness during the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy published in BJSM. The full text of the project can be obtained via https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2020/11/04/bjsports-2020-102525.info Why is this important? Lateral elbow tendinopathy or ‘tennis elbow’ is the most common cause of pain in the elbow, with […]
Management of tennis elbow – ‘most shared’ paper on BMJ home page
The management of tennis elbow was BMJ’s chart topping paper for online access last month. The paper has had >10,000 accesses. Here is the monthly breakdown: Congratulations to the authors Dr. John Orchard and PT Alex Kountouris. They provide a practical explanation of tendon mechanics, loading responses and great practical tips on effective treatment. They […]