Therapeutic Exercise: Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis

Description

Therapeutic Exercise: Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis is one installment in a series of therapeutic exercise courses for upper limb health designed to address conditions frequently encountered in a massage therapy practice.

This course delves into the crucial role of rehabilitation in alleviating pain and reinstating functionality for individuals with medial or lateral epicondylitis.

Learn to identify the muscular and connective tissue presentations that characterize medial and lateral epicondylitis. Discover detailed remedial exercises tailored to this condition, aiding in the rehabilitation journey and optimizing the overall effectiveness of the treatment plan.

Course Outline

INTRODUCTION

Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis

INTRODUCTORY EXERCISES

Understanding Therapeutic Exercise

Abdominal Bracing

Chin Tuck

STRETCHING EXERCISES

Forearm Flexor Stretch

Forearm Extensor Stretch

STRENGTHENING EXERCISES

Wrist Flexion

Wrist Extension

Fist Clench

Dumbbell Supination

Wrist Flexion

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz

Outcomes & Objectives

Learning outcomes are high-level results that can be achieved by taking the course.

Gain a solid understanding of medial (golfer's elbow) and lateral (tennis elbow) epicondylitis basics, including symptom picture and common causes.

Receive detailed, step-by-step guidance on forearm and wrist strengthening and stretching exercises, specifically tailored to address dysfunction stemming from medial and lateral epicondylitis.

Develop the expertise to implement corrective exercises designed to rehabilitate medial and lateral epicondylitis.