New Stem Cell Injection Therapy For Tennis Elbow In Australia Looks Promising

A new, cutting edge tendon stem cell injection procedure for Tennis Elbow and other Tendinopathies, utilizing Orthocell's Autologous Tenocyte Injection (ATI) technology, is now being offered in Australia, having undergone at least 2 clinical trials - (Although it's not available in the United States yet.)

Stem Cell Treatment For Tennis Elbow On The Cutting Edge ‘Down Under’ was originally published on: https://tenniselbowclassroom.com (Read the full article there.)

In October of 2013, Orthocell Limited announced the results of a successful clinical trial of a tendon injury treatment, using its patented stem cell technology.

This clinical trial, apparently the first of its kind, was published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM)

The way the study was conducted was:

1. MRI scans taken – Patients with stubborn, severe cases of Tennis Elbow first had MRI scans,
   
   
2. Tendons cells extracted from knee – Tendon cells were taken from the patients' healthy Patellar Tendons by needle biopsy (under local anesthetic)
   
   
3. Tendons cells cultured and multiplied – The cells were expanded by in vitro culture in a lab, to produce larger numbers of tenocytes
   
   
4. Tenocytes injected into damaged Tennis Elbow area – The tenocytes (tendon stem cells) were injected into the site of tendinopathy (the Tennis Elbow tendon ECRB) under ultrasound / sonogram guidance.
   
   
5. Patients were reevaluated – Finally, the patients underwent clinical reevaluations and had follow up MRI scans 1 year after the procedure.

For more, read the full article here

New Clinical Study Of Bio-Engineered Collagen For Treating Tennis Elbow

CollPlant, an Israeli biotech company recently announced the promising results of a clinical trial of their bioengineered collagen product (combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Therapy) in the treatment of Tennis Elbow.

The clinical study, which was concluded in August of 2016, was published Nov 26, 2018 in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

First Clinical Experience With A New Injectable Recombinant Human Collagen Scaffold Combined With Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma For The Treatment Of Lateral Epicondylar Tendinopathy (Tennis Elbow)

"Based on positive outcomes from preclinical trials, this study is the first clinical trial of STR/PRP on tendinopathy."

"The study enrolled 40 patients. No systemic or local severe adverse events were reported. Clinical evaluation revealed an improvement in the mean Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation score from 64.8 before treatment and showed a 59% reduction at 6 months."

• 28% increase in grip strength,
• 59% improvement of Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation score,
• 68% showed improvements in tendon appearance via sonographic imaging

Farkash, Uri et al; J. of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2018.09.007
https://www.jshoulderelbow.org/article/S1058-2746(18)30697-9/fulltext

New Clinical Study Of Bio-Engineered Collagen For Treating Tennis Elbow was originally published on: https://tenniselbowclassroom.com (Read the full article there.)

Tech Neck: A Miserable, Modern Malady

Do you have neck or upper back tension, stiffness or pain related to using your computer, tablet or phone? You may have the modern malady known as 'Tech Neck' AKA, 'Text Neck' – And here's why you should probably take that nagging neck pain seriously.

Tech Neck: A Miserable, Modern Malady was originally published on: https://tenniselbowclassroom.com (Read the full article there.)

3 Key Ergonomic Tips For Mouse Elbow & Computer-Related Pain #TennisElbowClassroom

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Rotator Cuff Exercise Myths And Risks – Especially For Tennis Elbow Sufferers

Rotator Cuff / shoulder weakness and injuries often play a large role in causing Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow.

Discover the true, essential function of this often misunderstood muscle group, learn why you should consider Rotator Cuff exercises – Especially if you're an elbow tendon injury sufferer...

And learn which exercise you may want to avoid doing the way some "experts" recommend!

Rotator Cuff Exercise Myths And Risks – Especially For Tennis Elbow Sufferers was originally published on: https://tenniselbowclassroom.com (Read the full article there.)

3 Key Ergo Tips For Computer-Related Wrist And Elbow Pain

Are You In Pain Because Of Your Computer?

If your shoulder, wrist or elbow is killing you, don't just pop another handful of pills or slap on more ice! Here are 3 key tips on what to do about it – Especially if you have Computer Wrist or Mouse Elbow!



This covers the three biggest ergonomic factors, as I see them – The 3 big "hacks" that have benefited me tremendously over the years with all the time I've spent on my computer, which is pretty substantial.

I'll leave the 7 other suggestions for you to read in my article, 10 Tips To Healing Mouse Elbow (link below) – If you want more suggestions and details, beyond the ergonomic.

I'm focusing on the 3 key ergonomic suggestions because these are adjustments that you only need to make once that can deliver substantial improvements for years to come.

Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along:

10 Tips To Healing Mouse Elbow Article (Including Podcast)

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'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow)

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Are Tennis Racket Forehand Grips And Tennis Injuries Related? (Study, India)

Does the type of tennis racket forehand grip you use have anything to do with the kinds of wrist injuries you can get playing tennis?

Or Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow injuries, for that matter? This study of tennis players in India may offer some insight.

Are Tennis Racket Forehand Grips And Tennis Injuries Related? (Study, India) was originally published on: https://tenniselbowclassroom.com (Read the full article there.)