COZEN'S TEST FOR TENNIS ELBOW / LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS Alright, let's dive into the assessment of tennis elbow! In lateral epicondylitis, the tendons of the extensor carpi radialis longus brevis become reactive due to mechanical overload (and possibly other non-mechanical intrinsic factors which can affect the tendon like age, sex, genetics, general health and psychosocial factors) The Cozen's test is designed to maximally stress these two tendons by a maximal resisted contraction. Up until today

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"Lateral epicondylosis (“tennis elbow”) is a common tendinopathy that has shown improvement following treatment utilizing isokinetic eccentric exercise. A novel exercise was developed for home-based eccentric exercise that has shown promise for use with patients with lateral epicondylosis. Clinicians should be aware of this exercise and consider it as an evidence-based intervention." Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2971639/ | Physio Research

Managing lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) isn't about one solution — it's about the right mix of care tailored to you 💼🎯 From mobility and grip strength exercises to the use of elbow support braces or shockwave therapy, there are multiple ways to help support elbow function. Strengthening the muscles around the forearm and improving mobility can help with long-term resilience 💪 Some people also benefit from bracing for short-term relief or shockwave as part of a broader rehab plan. Physio