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Tennis Elbow
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Tennis Elbow
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Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that affects the tendons on the outside of the elbow.
It develops when repetitive gripping, lifting, typing or wrist movements overload the tendon attachment. Although commonly associated with racquet sports, it is also common in office workers, tradespeople and anyone performing repetitive upper limb activities.
Signs & Symptoms of Tennis Elbow
Symptoms often develop gradually and may vary in severity depending on activity levels.
Symptoms to watch out for include:
- Pain on the outside of the elbow
- Forearm pain
- Tenderness around the elbow
- Reduced grip strength
- Pain when lifting, gripping or twisting objects
- Weakness in the forearm
What Can Cause Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow is caused by repeated strain through the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow.
It is commonly linked to repetitive gripping, lifting, typing, racquet sports, or manual work involving repeated wrist and forearm movement.
Treatment Options For Tennis Elbow
Treatment focuses on reducing pain, improving tendon capacity and gradually restoring strength and function.
Treatment may include:
- Progressive loading and eccentric strengthening exercises for the forearm
- Concentric and functional strengthening as symptoms improve
- Shoulder, scapular and core strengthening to support upper limb function
- Forearm stretching for short-term symptom relief
- Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques
- Acupuncture or dry needling for pain management
- Shockwave Therapy or therapeutic ultrasound in chronic cases
- Gradual return to sport, work and daily activities
At Balanced Physiotherapy, we will assess your elbow, identify contributing factors and create a personalised rehabilitation programme to reduce pain, improve grip strength and restore full function.
