Research Article
Association between Lateral Epicondylalgia and Upper Extremity
Anthropometric Measurements: A Case Control Study
Author(s): Valentin C. Dones, Karen Grimmer-Somers, Steven Milanese and Alvin P. Atlas, MSPTValentin C. Dones, Karen Grimmer-Somers, Steven Milanese and Alvin P. Atlas, MSPT
Objectives: Directional asymmetry is a measure of departure from bilateral symmetry. In the upper extremities, directional asymmetry can be determined by comparing the anthropometric measurements of arm length, elbow circumference and elbow breadth of individuals with and without Lateral epicondylalgia. This study aimed to detect the presence of significant directional asymmetry in the upper extremities of individuals with Lateral epicondylalgia. Methods: Potential case and control participants were recruited from January 2011 to September 2011 in Manila, Philippines. To qualify as a case with Lateral epicondylalgia in the study, participants must have lateral elbow pain on at least one elbow, which was replicated by at least one of the provocation tests (Cozen, Mill or Maudsley test). A single case was ideally matched with two control participants based on gender, ag.. View More»
