Date of Award
5-2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Departmental Honors
Department
Biology
Abstract
Medial epicondylitis, more commonly known as "golfer's elbow", is a musculoskeletal condition involving the common flexor tendon in the forearm at the attachment point of the medial epicondyle of the humerus bone. The repeated use of this tendon causes inflammation, swelling, as well as other types of straining that results in minute damage that accumulates to the overall strain and complications that come with medial epicondylitis. Targeted physical therapy is the overall recommended treatment for this condition. However, there is limited consensus to the most effective interventions. Mixed methods were used to investigate the possibility of the success of certain treatments compared to other alternative treatments while investigating innovative alternative options that could be more effective. An innovative treatment method utilizing shockwave and laser therapy proved to be most effective in reducing pain levels in patients following treatment.
Recommended Citation
Howe, Rylie, "An Analysis of Targeted Physical Therapy Against Medial Epicondylitis" (2024). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 1001.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/honors/1001
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Faculty Mentor
Andy Anderson
Departmental Honors Advisor
James Pitts