Techniques for lateral epicondylitis?

[Khun Bob]

I'm a new massage therapist,  and I have a client with lateral epicondylitis. I've done four sessions using NMT with no sustained relief of pain. She still has tender spots but no trigger points. Any suggestions?Thanks. ???

 

[Bossoli is back?]

I am still a Massage Therapy student but during my Sports Massage class we watched a video that showed treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome that was also supposed to work for lateral and medial epicondylitis.  The technique (for laterl epicondylitis) uses a "stripping" technique along the wrist extensors while putting the muscles on a stretch (ie, bending the wrist-The client is standing at the side of the table and use of  the clients body weight going straight down).  This also works on the wrist flexors.  This is also an exercise that your client can do for themself.  Exercise should be done morning and night for about 5-10 minutes.I hope this helps, let me know if it works (another student in my class uses this and says it works good).  

 

[Karrie Shmarrie <3]

Techniques for lateral epicondylitis?

Thanks, zcrsdad. I'll give that a try and have her do the exercise at home also. I did muscle stripping of the extensors, but not while on a stretch. Thanks for sharing the info. It's great to have a place to ask questions and get answers from folks who know.

 

[Matilda]

Techniques for lateral epicondylitis?

Does anyone know what video zcrsdadmight be talking about?

 

[flybishop]

I haven't seen the sports massage video, but it sounds similar to Michael Young's Muscle Release techniques.  I think he and Stuart Taws are paralleling each other with their teachings.  I ordered the Muscle Release videos and have watched them through 2 times now, and still find cool stuff to use in my practice.  Those videos will change the way you treat a client.

 

[Erin N]

I'm not sure who the video was by but I do know that he was a PT.  I don't think it was Michael Young but I could be wrong.  If I remember Michael Young deals with myofacial trains???  Not too sure.  It's been a while.