Altered anconeus muscle activation characteristics during isometric gripping in individuals with lateral elbow tendinopathy compared with age- and sex-matched control

This study presents novel evidence of an adaptive motor pattern in LET, characterized by increased relative activation and coactivation of the anconeus muscle depending on grip force. Signs of maladaptive motor patterns emerge when grip force becomes painful. These findings enhance our understanding of anconeus dysfunction in LET and the gripping deficits that accompany it, offering new insights into potential management strategies for this condition.