Eccentric training in lateral elbow tendinopathy

Eccentric training is the most common therapeutic approach for the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy, but it is not the only exercise option. Isometric, concentric-eccentric, stretching-eccentric and isolated eccentric loading may be indicated, and the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy should be based on progressive loading of the distal extremity (kinetic chain), the muscle-tendon unit, and the tendon itself.