Epicondylalgia — Non-Operative Management

iOrtho

Weight-Bearing

FWB; non-weight bearing on involved upper extremity during exercise

Key Restrictions

Avoid aggravating activities; activity modification throughout; avoid post-exercise pain/swelling; 70% strength contralateral side before Phase III; 90% strength contralateral side for RTS

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (Wks 0-2 acute), Phase II (Wks 2-4 intermediate/sub-acute), Phase III (Wks 4-6+ late/chronic)

Notes

Non-operative; covers both medial (FCR/flexor tendons) and lateral (ECRB/extensor tendons); outcome measures: PRTEE, DASH

Published

August 2024