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Students

...and many more

 

Patients:
Those suffering from elbow pain and would like to explore further treatment options. This series is NOT meant to replace a visit to your own local healthcare practitioner, but can serve as an educational tool. 

 

What You'll Uncover - Sneak Peak

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Presenter: Dr. Nabil Ebraheim

Introduction to Tennis Elbow

• Introduction: Definition and prevalence of Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

• Pathophysiology and Risk Factors

• Symptoms and Diagnosis

• Differential Diagnosis

• Treatment Strategies: Conservative and Surgical Interventions (e.g. cortisone, PRP)

• Golfer's Elbow v. Tennis Elbow

• Conclusion: Importance of comprehensive management and highlighting treatment options and surgical intervention in resistant cases
   

Presenter: Dr. Zvi Goldberg

The Role of Acupuncture for Treating Tennis Elbow

• Intro to Acupuncture: Explaining how the insertion of needles can alleviate discomfort and promote well-being.

• Difference Between Acupuncture and Dry Needling: Clarifying the variances between these two techniques.

• Acupuncture Treatment for Tennis Elbow: Discussing how acupuncture can effectively address tennis elbow.

• Treatment Approach in the Clinic: Outlining Zvi Goldberg's specific methodology for treating tennis elbow in a clinical setting.

 

Presenter: Emma Green

Contemporary Management of Tennis Elbow

Presentation Goal:

To expand the knowledge of attendees beyond the “old school” treatments for lateral epicondylitis.

In this presentation, you will learn:

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• The difference between symptom resolution and tendon healing.

• The role of central sensitization in patients with lateral elbow pain.

• How the "Woo" is becoming more mainstream and why you need to consider it.

You will also learn the key elements of rehab:

• The four phases of healing tennis elbow.

• When and how to address Central Sensitization.

• How to get heavy.

• Rehabbing for long enough.

• Progressive return to activities.

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Presenter: Darcie Jaremey

An Ergonomics Approach To Tennis Elbow 

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• What is the ergonomics' role in injury prevention and return to work  

• Examples of ineffective ergonomics solutions 

• Why ergonomics is important 

• Solutions - Engineering, Administration, Behavioural, Personal Protective Equipment 

• INDUSTRIAL Specific Solutions - identifying where the risk is and coming developing solutions. 

• OFFICE Specific Solutions - Holistic solutions, Specific types of mice, etc.

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Presenter: Dr. Mary Clifton

CBD, Inflammation, and Tennis Elbow

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• Cannabis and CB receptors in the body

• CB receptors and inflammation

• The benefits of oral vs topical therapies

• Long term cannabis use -- risks like decreased intelligence, memory loss

• Benefits like weight control, reduced inflammation, better sleep.

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Presenter: Vivian Dim

The Lymphatic System in the Upper Extremities

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• Examination of lymphatic system in the upper extremity and its influence on tendon injuries and healing specific to LE 

• Presence of neurogenic and inflammatory markers in people with Lateral Epicondylitis

• The pathway of the Lymphatic system specific to the lateral epicondyle and the role of the lymph nodes on trafficking immune cells

• Postural influence on the optimal working of the lymphatic system

• Treatment considerations utilizing the tenets of MEM: compression, lymphatic drainage and positioning

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Presenter: Trent Stensrud

“Pickleball Elbow:" Prevention is the best Treatment

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• “Pickleball elbow” – what is it?

• Lateral epicondylitis: Unique considerations in Pickleball

• Prevention Strategies​

• Regional interdependence/risk factors

• Building Tendon Resilience

• Addressing Modifiable Risk factors for “Pickleball Elbow”

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Presenter: Mark Laurensse

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• Nuclear Mechano-Biology:  how a physical stimulus influences a cell to respond to the stimulus 

• Trigger points

• The ArmLock manual stretch:  How to perform a stretch to the composite group of muscles that affect tennis elbow.  

• How the ArmLock works

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Presenter: Robert Silverman

The Winning Serve: Cutting-Edge Nutrients Targeting Tennis Elbow

This presentation addresses the debilitating effects of tennis elbow, a prevalent condition affecting athletes, particularly tennis players. This piece sheds light on novel nutritional approaches showing significant promise in mitigating inflammation and bolstering tendon health. We explore burgeoning research that underscores the potency of these nutrients in the prevention and treatment of tennis elbow. The presentation underscores the implications of these findings for athletes, offering guidance for integrating these groundbreaking nutrients into their dietary or supplementation regimes to support peak performance and longevity in their athletic endeavors.

Key takeaways:
 Clinical breakthroughs in the nutritional treatment of sports injuries.
 Elucidate the gut’s impact on sports performance.
 Peptides effect on treating tennis elbow.
 Sports nutrition prevention.

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Special Presenter: Debby Schwartz

Fabricating a Counterforce Strap Orthosis for Tennis Elbow

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• Utilizing Orfit material, Debby will teach how to create a custom brace for tennis elbow
  (Debby has worked for Orfit Industries America since 2007 to promote product awareness and education in orthotic fabrication. We are pleased to have her for this demonstration.)

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(Disclosure: Some of the presenters will be speaking about items from which the profit, and will be disclosed accordingly. Alli J Wellness does not profit from these products at this time.)