Hi Rana Sh,

I am sorry but electrotherapy and modalities etc are just a band-aid - why not fix the problem rather than just the relieve the symptoms temporarily.

We have already discussed that "epicondylitis" is not the proper term because there is no inflammation present - this is proven with microdialysis of the extensor tendons.

If you want a protocol based on research, look in this post - i have posted it up higher.

Your patient's will not think "wow" when you relieve their pain for up to 1 hour. They will think you are wonderful if you actually fix their problem.

I am just studying "patient satisfaction" at the moment and there are 3 factors that are incorporated into the care of a patient:
1. Information - they want to know what is wrong
2. Caring - they want to know you care about what is wrong
3. Effectiveness - they want your treatment to work - you don't need a degree to put on a hot pack or ice or even put on TENS etc. Anyone can look up the book and put a machine on. Medical reps do it all the time. What you have a degree in is "using your brain".

Sorry about sounding like a rant! I just get frustrated when people can't see the big picture...