What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow is a condition in which tendon damage causes soreness or pain around the outside of the elbow or the lateral epicondyle. The symptoms of tennis elbow are noticeable when the palm is turned upward. Damage to the tendons in the forearm makes wrist movements and forearm rotation painful and can limit day to day activities. Tennis elbow is considered a repetitive movement injury. The name is derived from repetitive movements that commonly occur when playing tennis. In fact, any repetitive movement from consistent turning and twisting can cause tennis elbow. Examples include working on an industrial machine, desk job, golf and other sports. Our Lortondale Tennis Elbow and Joint Pain Therapy.
What Causes Tennis Elbow And Joint Pain?
While tennis elbow is not restricted to those who play tennis, it is most often caused by repetitive motions involved in the sport. Tennis elbow can also be caused by other activities such as using an industrial machine, working at a desk job, playing golf, or participating in other sports. Any activity that involves consistent turning and twisting can lead to this condition.
The symptoms of tennis elbow can vary from person to person. They may experience pain around the outside of their elbow, tenderness or soreness when the palm is turned upward, difficulty rotating their forearm, or weakness when gripping objects. If left untreated, these symptoms may worsen and impact a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks.
If you are experiencing symptoms of tennis elbow, it is important to seek medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment are key in preventing further damage to the tendon and improving your symptoms.
How Does Our Lortondale Tennis Elbow And Joint Pain Therapy Help?
If you are suffering from tennis elbow, you may experience pain and soreness in the arm and elbow, as well as weakness in the forearm muscles. The best way to treat tennis elbow is with a combination of therapies that include
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression and elevation (RICE)
- Prescription medication to reduce pain and inflammation
- Physical therapy.
Your physical therapist will design a treatment plan specifically for you that will include exercises to improve strength and range of motion, as well as techniques to reduce pain and inflammation. They may also use modalities like:
- Eccentric exercise is a type of exercise that involves lengthening the muscle while it is contracting. This type of exercise helps to strengthen the muscles and tendons around your elbow, which can help to reduce the pain and symptoms of tennis elbow.
- Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves to help reduce inflammation and pain. It is a noninvasive treatment option that is safe and effective for most people.
- Cold laser therapy is another treatment option that may help to reduce the pain and symptoms of tennis elbow. Cold laser therapy uses light energy to penetrate deep into the tissues, which helps to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
Why Choose Us For Your Lortondale Tennis Elbow And Joint Pain Therapy?
LifeMotion Physical Therapy team members are sensitive to your goals. We work in partnership with you. We call it “active care.” Experience has shown that your active involvement in treatments leads to longer-lasting results. Plus, LifeMotion physical therapists are continually advancing treatments as research progresses. That’s because our mission is to be fully present and committed to your specific success. Your life. In motion. That’s why we’re here. That’s why we are LifeMotion.
