Physical Therapy for Tennis Elbow (“Lateral Epicondylitis”)
Lateral Epicondylitis is often referred to as “tennis elbow”. However, you don’t need to be a tennis player to develop this condition. Whether your tennis elbow symptoms only flare up occasionally or has become chronic pain, physical therapy can help to reduce elbow and forearm pain and help you get back to work, sport, and your regular activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Professional’s physical therapists are experts in assessing discomfort caused by Lateral Epicondylitis and creating individualized treatment plans that aim to relieve pain, improve the status of your joints, tendons, and muscles, and alleviate your symptoms for the long term.
What is Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis?
Lateral Epicondylitis is a very common injury to the outside of the elbow tendon where the muscles attach. It is usually caused by overuse or repetitive activity which can break down and inflame the tendon. Although it is commonly known as “tennis elbow”, the injury occurs more often with trade labors that include repetitive strain, impact, and bending in the wrist.
Daily overuse activities such as gripping heavy objects, exerting large amounts of pressure with your hands, or using heavy or vibrating manual tools are primary causes of tennis elbow. If left untreated, Lateral Epicondylitis pain can become more intense and can affect your ability to perform daily tasks like using a computer, getting dressed, or lifting and carrying objects.
Do you have pain from tennis elbow?
Our physical therapists will customize a rehabilitation plan for tennis elbow pain. We will work in an effective way to get you back on your feet, focused on your wellness before, during and after therapy.
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Most people with Lateral Epicondylitis feel pain on the outside of their elbow and upper forearm, where the forearm muscles connect to the bony part of the elbow.
Other common symptoms of Lateral Epicondylitis include, but are not limited to:
Difficulty or pain with activities that require a grip
Extending the wrist or fingers in an upward direction
Weakness in your hand, wrist, or forearm
A stiff elbow
What Can I Expect from Physical Therapy for Lateral Epicondylitis?
At Professional, you and your physical therapist will work together, following a unique treatment plan designed to help you heal as quickly and effectively as possible. Your PT will discuss your concerns with you and examine the physical limitations and discomfort caused by Lateral Epicondylitis pain.
Throughout your physical therapy appointments, your PT will:
Assess your source of discomfort and pain
Discuss your diagnosis and treatment plan
Teach you exercises to help relieve symptoms
Offer guidance and support to prevent further damage
Recommend ways to make daily activities more bearable as you heal
Physical Therapy Treatments for Tennis Elbow
Your PT will prescribe personalized therapy treatments intended to improve range of motion, relieve discomfort, and help your body heal. Some therapeutic techniques our physical therapist may use to alleviate tennis elbow pain include:
We provide treatments for tennis elbow pain from our physical therapy clinics throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Fill out the form above, or contact a clinic near you to speak with a Professional Physical Therapist and elbow pain treatment specialist today.
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