Course Description:

This course was written to help rehab professionals understand, evaluate, and treat tennis elbow (lateral
epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) in the adult population. The course includes a review of
relevant elbow and forearm anatomy, etiology and basic pathophysiology of epicondylitis and epicondylosis, signs
and symptoms related to these tendinopathies, evaluation tips, differential diagnosis, and a variety of therapeutic
treatment approaches. It also discusses when surgical intervention may be necessary, and the types of surgery most
often performed, as well as post-surgical therapy care, long-term prognosis for the disorders, and preventing
recurrence. In addition, the course presents an overview of radial tunnel syndrome as it relates to lateral
epicondylitis. The course is designed to help rehab professionals achieve the best possible functional outcomes
with patients, helping them meet functional goals that may even incorporate returning to sports such as tennis and
golf.