COMING IN APRIL
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Lateral Epicondylitis or “Tennis Elbow” L
ateral elbow pain, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition found in individuals 35
to 55 years of age. It can interfere with perfor- mance of tasks around the home and at work, and put a halt to many sporting and fi tness ac- tivities. Although the exact mechanism of injury may not always be apparent, the source of this pain comes from a degeneration of the wrist and fi nger extensor muscles at the level of the distal lateral humerus. Successful treatment of this condition has usually eluded surgeons, therapists and bodyworkers. Methods of inter- vention vary greatly, often with unpredictable results. Central Hand Therapy, PC/SACOTA, has developed a classifi cation sys-
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tem with corresponding treatment protocols that makes successful resolution of this painful condition more achievable. Using combinations of traditional electrical modalities, sports taping, manual therapy techniques and strength- ening exercises it has consistently improved function and resolved pain for many people who suffer from this musculo-skeletal disorder.
Central Hand Therapy, PC/SACOTA, which is owned by Julia Grover, OTR/L, CHT, will be conducting a workshop on Lateral Epicondylitis on Saturday, March 26, 2011. The workshop is open to Health Practitioners and Body- workers. Contact 520- 321-1495 for additional information or email jeanette@
centralhandtherapy.com. See ad on page 34.
For more information about how you can participate in our April edition please call
520-760-2378 8 Tucson
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