The role of isotonic strength training for lateral epicondylitis

Abstract

Background: Lateral epicondylitis is the painful musculoskeletal condition that is caused by overuse injury. This injury not only occur in tennis player but also happen in other sports like racquetball, squash, weight lifting and jobs involving highly repetitive movement. The patients complain of pain and tenderness over the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, weakness at grip and loss of function. This condition is confirmed by cozen's test, mill's test. Research on physiotherapy still not proven the superiority of any specific approach. Isotonic strength training is one of component of rehabilitation. The muscle length is changing by this strength training (concentric and eccentric).