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A randomized controlled trial of eccentric vs. concentric graded exercise in chronic tennis elbow (lateral elbow tendinopathy).

Authors :
Peterson, Magnus
Butler, Stephen
Eriksson, Margaretha
Svärdsudd, Kurt
Source :
Clinical Rehabilitation. Sep2014, Vol. 28 Issue 9, p862-872. 11p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article presents a study which analyzed treatment effects of eccentric vs. concentric graded exercise in chronic tennis elbow. Randnomized controlled trial was carried out for the study. The eccentric exercise group showed faster regression of pain, with an average of 10% higher responder rate at all levels of pain reduction, both during muscle contraction and elongation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02692155
Volume :
28
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Rehabilitation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
97615797
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215514527595