1. Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Arian Banaee, and Jeremy Vaccaro

2. Demographics
Lateral Epicondylitis can affect people from all ages but is most common in adults between the ages of 41 and 60
Most common during tennis because of the repeated motion but can occur in other sports such as golf
The leading cause is overuse, it does not require direct contact to occur

3. Anatomy
Lateral Epicondylitis is the inflammation of the tendons connecting the forearm muscles and they become damaged by doing the same motion again and again.
The extensors are the forearms tendons that attach on the lateral epicondyle and the specific tendon that is most commonly damaged is the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
This tendon rubs against other bones over time which causes small tears and results in inflammation

4. MOI
Lateral epicondylitis is a noncontact injury that stems from overuse
The constant swing motion from tennis can cause it
Other sports that have a repetitive use of the forearm are also prone to developing lateral epicondylitis
Some occupations are also at risk to lateral epicondylitis such as painters and custodians because of the repetitive arm motion and overuse.

5. Severity and Prognosis
The injury has no set time that it will last but if it persists after attempted treatment surgery may become the only option
The healing process takes about a couple months as the tendon heals and in that time it'll be difficult to grip accompanied by pain on the outside of the elbow
The injury takes about 6 to 12 months to heal with adequate rest
If desired results aren't met surgery can be done to remove the injured tendon

6. HOPS
History- What types of activities the patient has participated in, and if they require excessive use of the forearm
Observation- PAin and swelling near and around the Lateral Epicondyle
Palpation- Lateral Epicondyle
Special tests- Lateral Epicondylitis resisted wrist extension, and wrist flexion

7. Treatments RICE is the most effective treatment as the tendon heals
Physical therapy and massage can also help
A anti inflammatory can also be taken to help with swelling

8. Exercise warm ups and cool downs
10 wall push ups
Raise arms for 20 sec
Cool Downs
10 Arm cross
10 Arm curl
10 wrist pronation and supination

9. Work Cited
“Lateral Epicondylitis.” Physiopedia,
“Our Knowledge of Orthopaedics. Your Best Health.” Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) - OrthoInfo - AAOS, orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/tennis-elbow-lateral-epicondylitis/.