Introduction
Lateral epicondylitis also known as “Tennis Elbow”, is a chronic condition that presents pain in the lateral portion of the the elbow. Frequently seen in sports that require a repetitive motion of forearm flexion and extension, such as tennis, pitching, golf, javelin throwing, and fencing, the muscles that are typically involved, but are not limited to, include the extensor muscles.(1) This muscle group encompasses the extensor carpi radialis brevis and the extensor digitorum communis laterally. In addition,but not as prevalent with athletic injuries regarding the forearm complex, the pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis medially, and the posterior triceps are also involved in this tendinopathy.(5) Approximately 1 to 3 percent…