What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition affecting the outer part of the elbow. Despite its name, this repetitive strain injury isn’t limited to tennis players. It can affect anyone who performs repetitive arm, elbow, and wrist movements, including:
- Athletes
- Manual labourers
- Office workers
- Painters
- Plumbers
- Carpenters
- Computer professionals
- Anyone engaging in repetitive activites
How will physio help with tennis elbow?
Physiotherapy for Tennis Elbow focuses on relieving pain, improving mobility, and strengthening the muscles around the elbow. Through techniques like manual therapy, targeted exercises, and modalities such as ultrasound or dry needling, physiotherapy promotes healing and prevents recurrence. Additionally, it educates patients on ergonomic adjustments and activity modifications to avoid overuse injuries.
Frequently asked questions
Primary Symptoms
- Persistent Outer Elbow Pain: Sharp or burning pain on the outside of the elbow
- Pain Radiating: Discomfort that may spread to the forearm and wrist
- Weakened Grip Strength: Difficulty in performing simple gripping tasks
- Pain when lifting objects
- Discomfort when turning doorknobs
- Challenges in fully extending the arm
- Increased pain during morning activities
- Worsening symptoms with repetitive arm movements
- Mild Cases: 6-8 weeks
- Moderate Cases: 3-6 months
- Severe Cases: 6-12 months
- Proper warm-up techniques
- Regular stretching
- Ergonomic workspace setup
- Strength and conditioning exercises
- Using correct equipment
- Listening to your body’s signals
Got more questions? Contact us at Advanced Orthospine Health Center for expert advice and personalized care.