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418 Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golf, Anyone?)

Course Level:  Intermediate

Item Number:  418

Hours:  6

Price:  $72.00

Email Price:  $67.00

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Description

In this course you will learn to evaluate and treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) in the adult population. Included is a review of elbow and forearm anatomy, etiology and basic pathophysiology of epicondylitis and epicondylosis, signs and symptoms related to these tendinopathies, evaluation tips, differential diagnosis, a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches, and an overview of radial tunnel syndrome as it relates to lateral epicondylitis. A discussion of when surgical intervention may be necessary, types of surgery most often performed, post-surgical therapy care, long-term prognosis for the disorders, and preventing recurrence is included. The course is designed to help therapists achieve the best possible functional outcome, that may even incorporate returning to sports such as tennis and golf.

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With this option, your course materials and exam will be emailed directly to you. You may choose to print the exam and submit by fax or mail. Exam will be graded within 2 business days and a certificate of completion issued next day. Faxed copy of certificate available if you are pressed for time. Effective May 1, 2012 you are automatically enrolled in the online testing program within 5 business days after your purchase.YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO TAKE THE EXAM ONLINE. YOU MAY SUBMIT THE PRINTED EXAM THAT IS SENT WITH YOUR EMAIL COURSE. INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.

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Course(s) are mailed within 2 business days by first class, priority mail USPS, or UPS (overnight delivery is also available). ALLOW 5-7 BUSINESS DAYS FOR DELIVERY. You may submit exam by mail or fax. Exam will be graded within 2 business days and a certificate of completion issued next day. Faxed copy of certificate available if you are pressed for time.  Effective May 1, 2012 you are automatically enrolled in the online testing program within 5 business days after your purchase.YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO TAKE THE EXAM ONLINE. YOU MAY SUBMIT THE PRINTED EXAM THAT IS ENCLOSED IN YOUR MAIL PACKET. INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.

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Course Reviews

This course was concise and informative. It included techniques and exercises which I will include in my practice.
CL, Mar. 12, 2013

Most valuable was the anatomy review and the protocol for treatment of epicondylitis from the Indiana Hand Center
KB, Mar. 10, 2012

all the info was valuable to me. thank you.


MDCB, Feb. 6, 2012

1st experience with online cont. ed. I'm hooked! Very informative and application oriented.
JA, Jan. 31, 2012

Overall good course
ND, Dec. 27, 2011

 

 

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