Tennis Elbow

What is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is caused by continuous use of the forearm, arm, and hand muscles. It often occurs in tennis players, where the arm and hands are used frequently to swing the racquet. However, it still can affect anyone that has spent long and extensive use of the forearm muscles.

What causes Tennis Elbow?

  • Causes of Tennis Elbow:

    • Extensive use of forearm muscles
    • Repeated movements involving the elbow

What does Tennis Elbow feel like?

Symptoms of Tennis Elbow:

  • Pain when bending, extending, or lifting the arm
  • Pain when gripping small objects
  • Pain when the forearm is twisted
  • Tenderness on the lateral side of elbow

 

How can Tennis Elbow be managed?

Treatments for Tennis Elbow:

  • Massage therapy
  • TENS
  • Rehabilitation exercises
  • Manual therapy
  • Laser therapy
  • Interferential current
  • ART
  • Chiropractic therapy
  • Dry needling
  • Acupuncture
  • Physiotherapy