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Eccentric exercise beneficial over concentric in treating chronic lateral epicondylitis
January 2015
Eccentric exercise beneficial over concentric in treating chronic lateral epicondylitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A randomized controlled trial of eccentric vs. concentric graded exercise in chronic tennis elbow (lateral elbow tendinopathy)
Clin Rehabil. 2014 Sep;28(9):862-72.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and twenty patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis were randomized to undergo a 3-month home-based eccentric or concentric graded exercise regimen. The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of eccentric versus concentric exercise on elbow pain and function up to 12 months post-intervention. Eccentric graded exercise reduced pain and increased muscle strength more effectiv...
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