Show Notes
💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, we are joined by Dr. Leanne Bisset, Associate Professor at Griffith University and a highly respected upper limb specialist with over 20 years of clinical and research experience focusing on the elbow. Leanne delivers a comprehensive masterclass on the assessment and management of Lateral Elbow Pain, moving beyond outdated labels like "epicondylitis" to a modern understanding of tendinopathy. We dive deep into the clinical nuances of differential diagnosis, exploring the critical differences between muscle/tendon, articular, and neural drivers of elbow pain.
💭 ‘’For lateral elbow tendinopathy, I focus on isometric loading rather than eccentric - the elbow extensors function more for positioning and stability, not energy storage and release like lower limb tendons." - Dr. Leanne Bisset.
👉🏻 Dr. Leanne Bisset is an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at Griffith University. She is also a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists. Dr Bisset's combined academic and clinical track record is underpinned by her clinical and research experience in Musculoskeletal Health and Persistent Pain. Her service to health is broad, spanning the supervision of clinical research (clinician-initiated, research higher degree, honours), clinical education and mentoring across all levels of the physiotherapy profession (undergraduate, postgraduate, professional development). Dr Bisset has an extensive service record with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and the International Federation of Orthopaedic and Manipulative Physical Therapists.
📚You will learn about: How to differentiate lateral elbow tendinopathy from other diagnoses, and when imaging is actually useful
Key elements of an effective objective assessment that guide your treatment decisions
What the evidence shows about exercise therapy, manual techniques, and how physiotherapy compares to cortisone injections
How to manage pain during exercise progression, and what level of discomfort is acceptable
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