BACKGROUND: @entity2633 represents a frequent @entity7184 . In spite of many conservative treatment procedures, prolonged symptoms and relapse are frequently observed. OBJECTIVE: To compare the outcome of @entity1 performing an isokinetic eccentric training with that of age-, gender-, activity-matched @entity1 receiving a non-strengthening classical rehabilitation. METHODS: Ninety-two @entity1 with unilateral chronic @entity924 (mean duration of symptoms 8+/-3 months) were assigned either to a control group (n = 46) or to an eccentrically trained group (n = 46). The control group underwent a passive standardised rehabilitation programme that excluded strengthening exercises. In addition to this programme, the trained group also performed eccentric exercises based on the repetitive lengthening of the active musculo-tendinous unit. The latter exercises started with submaximal contraction intensity and slow speed movement. Modalities were progressively intensified (increase in intensity contraction and speed movement) over a long period of treatment. Programme effectiveness was assessed through @entity158 score evaluation, a disability questionnaire, muscle strength measurement and ultrasonographic examination. RESULTS: Compared to the non-strengthening control group, the following observations were made in the eccentrically trained group: (1) a significantly more marked reduction of @entity158 intensity, mainly after one month of treatment; (2) an absence of strength deficit on the involved side through bilateral comparison for the forearm supinator and wrist extensor muscles; (3) an improvement of the tendon image as demonstrated by decreasing thickness and a recovered homogenous tendon structure; and (4) a more marked improvement in disability status during occupational, spare time and sports activities. CONCLUSION: These results highlight the relevance of implementing isokinetic adapted eccentric training in the management of chronic @entity924 .

An isokinetic eccentric programme for the management of chronic XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity7184 :: ('MESH:D012090', 'Disease') :: ['overuse injury'] @entity924 :: ('MESH:D052256', 'Disease') :: ['lateral epicondylar tendinopathy'] @entity2633 :: ('MESH:D013716', 'Disease') :: ['Lateral epicondylitis'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain']
@entity924 :: (MESH:D052256,Disease) :: ['lateral epicondylar tendinopathy']
