APTA: Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments

Overview

A joint project of the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association, this clinical practice guideline covers the epidemiology, functional anatomy and pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical course, prognosis, differential diagnosis, tests and measures, and interventions for managing lateral elbow tendinopathy in the physical therapy clinic. The target population included in the guideline is adults aged 18-65.

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