Title |
A new integrative model of lateral epicondylalgia
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Published in |
British Journal of Sports Medicine, December 2008
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DOI | 10.1136/bjsm.2008.052738 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
B K Coombes, L Bisset, B Vicenzino |
Abstract |
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylalgia is a diagnosis familiar to many within the general community and presents with an uncomplicated clinical picture in most cases. However, the underlying pathophysiology presents a more complex state and its management has not been conclusively determined. Research on this topic extends across anatomical, biomechanical and clinical literature; however, integration of findings is lacking. We propose that the current understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of lateral epicondylalgia can be conceptualised as encompassing three interrelated components: (i) the local tendon pathology, (ii) changes in the pain system, and (iii) motor system impairments. This paper presents a model that integrates these components on the basis of a literature review with the express aim of assisting in the targeting of specific treatments or combinations thereof to individual patients. |
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Japan | 3 | 20% |
United Kingdom | 2 | 13% |
United States | 1 | 7% |
Spain | 1 | 7% |
Canada | 1 | 7% |
Norway | 1 | 7% |
Chile | 1 | 7% |
Unknown | 5 | 33% |
Demographic breakdown
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Members of the public | 12 | 80% |
Scientists | 2 | 13% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 7% |
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United Kingdom | 4 | <1% |
United States | 4 | <1% |
Spain | 2 | <1% |
Netherlands | 1 | <1% |
Canada | 1 | <1% |
Sweden | 1 | <1% |
Japan | 1 | <1% |
Switzerland | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 621 | 98% |
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Student > Bachelor | 104 | 16% |
Student > Master | 91 | 14% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 69 | 11% |
Other | 66 | 10% |
Researcher | 53 | 8% |
Other | 131 | 21% |
Unknown | 122 | 19% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 255 | 40% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 141 | 22% |
Sports and Recreations | 45 | 7% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 16 | 3% |
Social Sciences | 6 | <1% |
Other | 30 | 5% |
Unknown | 143 | 22% |