A 10-year-old boy presents to your office with elbow pain. The pain is located along the medial aspect of the elbow and is exacerbated while pitching during his Little League games. Your examination reveals mild swelling along the medial aspect of the right elbow. Radiographs show mild hypertrophy of the medial epicondyle. What is the initial treatment of choice for this condition?
-Complete rest from throwing for four to six weeks
-Eccentric exercise regimen for four weeks
-Orthopedic referral
-Physical therapy for four weeks