“What is Tennis Elbow?”
Tennis elbow is a condition caused by an overuse of the arm, forearm and hand muscles that results in elbow pain. You don’t have to play tennis to get this as both tennis players and non-tennis players can be affected as well. Tennis elbow is caused by either an abrupt or subtle injury of the muscle and tendon area around the outside of the elbow. It specifically involves in the area where the muscles and tendons of the forearm attach to the outside bony area (lateral epicondyle) of the elbow.
“Signs and Symptoms”
- Gradual increase in pain around the outside of the
elbow (lateral epicondyle). It may occur less often but
the pain may develop in a sudden. - Pain is more severe when actions that are carried out involve in gripping.
- Weak grip strength
- Pain when you extend your wrist
“How Can We Help?”
We will firstly examine the issue and provide further assistance and guidance to give you our best advices and treatments for you.
Treatments include pain relief modalities such as ultrasound and heat therapy, taping, stretching and strengthening of muscles, appropriate supports and clinical massage.
Most of the time, circumstances like this just require a physiotherapist for assured recovery. However, if it is one of the rarer cases where signs and symptoms are not improving and unresolved, you may be referred back to the doctors for consultation and further investigation.