کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2619909 | 1135547 | 2014 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectiveThe purpose of this report is to describe the chiropractic management of a case of lateral epicondylitis with active release techniques (ART).Clinical featuresA 48-year-old white man presented to a chiropractic clinic with a complaint of left lateral elbow pain that began 2 years previous with insidious onset. The patient reported an inability to play 18 consecutive holes of golf due to the pain.Intervention and outcomeTreatment consisted of 5 sessions of ART (a soft tissue technique that is applied to muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and nerves) applied to the left elbow soft tissue over a duration of 3 weeks. The patient reported an absence of pain and ability to consistently play 18 consecutive holes of golf up to 3 times per week at 4 and 8 weeks post-treatment.ConclusionThis patient with lateral epicondylitis responded favorably to chiropractic treatment using the application of ART, as demonstrated by reduced pain and increased functional outcomes.
Journal: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - Volume 13, Issue 2, June 2014, Pages 104–109