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ArticleThe Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association2006

Lateral epicondylosis: a case study of conservative care utilizing ART and rehabilitation.

Scott D Howitt

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Article in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 2006. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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10citing papers in PubMed
0.5field-weighted citation impact, top 32% of its field
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Tendon neuroplastic training for lateral elbow tendinopathy: 2 case reports.The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association · 2018
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  5. Chiropractic management of elbow tendinopathy following a sports related trauma.The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association · 2014
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5 · Who and what money

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1 author at 1 institution in 1 country.

Scott D HowittCanadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada. showitt@cmcc.ca
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo present the diagnostic features of lateral epicondylosis and response to treatment by Active Release Technique (ART), a promising treatment for lateral epicondylosis. CLINICAL FEATURES: The most important feature is pain at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, most notably in actively extending or passively flexing the wrist. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: Treatment involves eliminating any inflammation, reducing muscular pain and hypertonicity, correcting biomechanical dysfunction, and restricting/modifying the offending activity. ART was successfully utilized in an attempt to remove adhesions and promote restoration of normal tissue texture. A sports specific rehabilitation protocol was employed to re-establish wrist extensor strength and interferential current and ice were used to control pain and residual inflammation.

conclusionA combination of soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation, and therapeutic modalities is a protocol that may be used by both allopathic and chiropractic practitioners alike, and allow for the athletic patient to return to play as quickly as possible.

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PMID17549155
PMCPMC1839962
OpenAlexW233122343

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