WHAT IS TENNIS ELBOW? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylosis, lateral tendinosis, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that involves tendons located around the outside of the elbow. These tendons, which
What is treatment for tennis elbow? Conservative (nonsurgical) treatment through a physician can include anti-inflammatory medications and steroid injections into the painful area. A physician can also provide a referral to a qualified hand therapist. Surgery is often only considered if the pain is severe, and/or symptoms have been present for six months or longer. What can a hand therapist do for me? A hand therapist can provide conservative management for treatment of tennis elbow, with the goal to return the patient back to normal work, home and sports activities. A therapist can help identify what activities might aggravate symptoms, and discuss activity modifications. Orthotics for the wrist may be recommended to rest the wrist extensors. Postural exercises are emphasized along with stretching and strengthening of shoulder, elbow wrist and hand. Modalities may be utilized such as heat, cold laser, iontophoresis, ultrasound and massage. A therapist also reviews activity modification for prevention of future injuries once lateral epicondylitis has resolved.
anchor muscle to the bone, work to extend the wrist or fingers. Overtime these tendons degenerate, weakening the attachment site and placing a strain on the muscles. What are symptoms of tennis elbow? Patients complain of pain around the elbow, usually on the bony part just above the outside of the elbow called lateral epicondyle. The area may be tender to touch. Patients may report weakness and inability to perform their normal activities of daily living, such as lifting a cup of coffee. What causes tennis elbow? Many patients diagnosed with tennis elbow have never played tennis at all. Any activity, such as gripping or repeated grasping, can strain the tendon attachment to the lateral epicondyle.The most common age group is between 30-60 years old although it can occur in younger and older patients.
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Suzanne Oban, OTR/L, CHT
Mary Herbin-Horan, OTR/L, M.S. Cl Psych Park Ridge Office
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Mary received her Bachelor of Science degree in OccupationalTherapy from the University of Kansas in 1978. She completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology in 1994. She
received her training in hand therapy under the supervision of Dr. Robert Schenck, hand surgeon at Rush Medical Center. Her subspecialty areas include repetitive motion injuries (including work comp and musician injuries), trauma, tendon,fractures,andnerve injuries.She ishighlyskilled at static and dynamic splinting. Mary received her board certification in the area of orthopedics and has worked with patients of all ages and cultural backgrounds. In addition, she has been teaching Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation at Governors State University for 10 years. Mary is a musician, artist, and quilter. She is married and has also been involved in helping students fromNLCP charter high school, one of whom is now studying occupational therapy.
Sue Oban received her Bachelor’s of Science in 1985 and her Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Certification in 1992. Sue specializes in hand and upper extremity dysfunction and works with a variety of injuries.
In her free time, Sue enjoy’s water skiing, cycling, circuit training, spending time with her 2 adult sons and travelling with her husband.
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