TENNIS ELBOW AT ORMOND PHYSIOTHERAPY
What is it?
Although the term tennis elbow is widely adopted within the health field, extensor tendinopathy is a more appropriate term. Generally an individual will experience pain on the lateral or ‘outer’ aspect of their elbow where the extensor tendons insert onto the bone. Pain arises due to overload of these tendons which control grip and extension based movements. Ironically this injury is actually more common in individuals who don’t play tennis.
Symptoms at Ormond Physiotherapy
- Pain is typically localised to the lateral or ‘outer’ elbow
- Pain can sometimes radiate into the forearm
- Pain with grip and extension activities i.e. picking up a cup, turning a door handle
Risk factors at Ormond Physiotherapy
- Change in training load, technique or equipment
- Completing an unaccustomed task repetitively for a long period of time i.e. painting, gardening, carrying bags/boxes when moving
- Age: 40-60 is the highest rate of incidence
- Racquet sports – tennis, badminton, squash
How do I fix it?
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and despite a period of rest your symptoms return it is time to come in and get one of your experienced Ormond physiotherapist to thoroughly assess your injury.
The therapists at Ormond Physiotherapy are expertly trained to correctly diagnose, treat and prevent tennis elbow. To ensure a timely resolution of your symptoms Ormond Physiotherapy will prescribe a tailored rehabilitation program incorporating load management and a graduated strengthening program.
