Physiotherapy approach for treating lateral epicondilalgia

Urbančič, Špela (avtor), Vauhnik, Renata (avtor)

Lateral epicondylitis, a tendinopathy affecting forearm extensor muscles, results from overuse and commonly manifests as pain over the lateral humeral epicondyle. The extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) is implicated, particularly during forceful gripping. The condition is prevalent in the 35-45 age group and it affects 1-3% of the population, with symptoms lasting two years and reoccurring after asymptomatic periods. Considering the economic impact of lateral epicondylalgia-related sick leave, therapeutic focus must emphasize long-term as well as short-term efficacy. Treatment approaches include drugs, rest, physiotherapy and surgery. Platelet-rich plasma proves highly effective, reducing pain and work absenteeism. Severe cases may require surgical approach, with studies questioning the benefits of surgery over a placebo. Pain management involves shockwave therapy, ultrasound, friction massage, eccentric exercises, stretching, and orthoses. Shockwave therapy stands out for its rapid pain relief and long-term efficacy. The combination of exercises and kinesiotaping is effective, while high-intensity laser therapy has limited evidence. Functionality improves with manual therapy, stretching, and strengthening exercises. Orthoses may negatively impact hand function. Grip strength correlates closely with functionality, with therapeutic exercise and manual therapy showing significant long-term results.

• Jezik: Angleški jezik
• Ključne besede: lateral epicondylalgia, tendinopathy, rehabilitation, physiotherapy approach
• Tipologija: 1.06 - Objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci (vabljeno predavanje)
• Organizacija: ZF - Zdravstvena fakulteta
• Status publikacije: Objavljeno
• Različica publikacije: Objavljena publikacija
• Leto izida: 2024
• Št. strani: Str. 29-33
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-154966
• UDK: 615.82/.84
• DOI: 10.55295/PSL.2024.I5
• COBISS.SI-ID: 188492547
• Datum objave v RUL: 12.03.2024

URBANČIČ, Špela in VAUHNIK, Renata, 2024, Physiotherapy approach for treating lateral epicondilalgia. V : Socratic Lectures [na spletu]. Objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci (vabljeno predavanje). Ljubljana. 2024. p. 29–33. [Dostopano 4 maj 2025]. Pridobljeno s: https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=slv&id=154966

Gradivo je del monografije

• Naslov: Socratic Lectures : 10th international symposium, Ljubljana, 9. December 2023 : peer reviewed proceedings, part I
• Uredniki: Veronika Kralj-Iglič, Yelena Istileulova, Anna Romolo
• Kraj izida: Ljubljana
• Založnik: University of Ljubljana Press
• Leto izida: 2024
• ISBN: 978-961-297-266-0
• COBISS.SI-ID: 186758147

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