This course was written to help rehab professionals understand, evaluate, and treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis) in the adult population. The course consists of a review of elbow and forearm anatomy as it relates to these two disorders, etiology and basic pathophysiology of epicondylitis and epicondylosis, signs and symptoms related to these tendinopathies, evaluation tips, differential diagnosis, and a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches. It also discusses when surgical intervention may be necessary, and the types of surgery most often performed, as well as post-surgical therapy care, long-term prognosis for the disorders, and preventing recurrence. In addition, the course presents an overview of radial tunnel syndrome as it relates to lateral epicondylitis. The course is designed to help therapists and therapy assistants achieve the best possible functional outcomes with patients, helping them meet functional goals that may even incorporate returning to sports such as tennis and golf.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.6 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
