The effect that shockwave therapy has on patients with lateral epicondylitis

The study investigates the efficacy of shockwave therapy on patients with lateral epicondylitis in comparison with more traditional treatments of local and systemic drugs.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim is to gain knowledge regarding shockwave therapy on patients diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis, and to compare the efficacy of shockwave therapy to that of traditional treatments and medication.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The relationship between shockwave therapy and traditional medicine & therapy regarding treatment of lateral epicondylitis
2. The effect that shockwave therapy has on lateral epicondylitis treatment
3. The influence that shockwave therapy has on lateral epicondylitis in comparison to other drugs and treatments
4. The new rehabilitative approaches towards lateral epicondylitis treatments.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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