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Tennis Elbow: Have you Got it, and What to Do - Morley Physiotherapy Centre

Morley Physio presents a slideshow on how to identify Tennis Elbow and the steps to take.

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Tennis Elbow: Have you Got it, and What to Do - Morley Physiotherapy Centre

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  1. Tennis Elbow: Have you Got it, and What to Do

  2. What is Tennis Elbow? An ache in the forearm or elbow. A nagging pain. A weaker grip, or intermittent discomfort when you swing, lift or otherwise use your forearm. These can all be signs of tennis elbow (lateral epiconcylitis) - an overuse injury common in racquet sports like tennis, squash and badminton. ● It’s important to note that tennis elbow is not limited to tennis. it can be caused by anything from throwing sports to gardening to using scissors. But no matter the cause of your pain, it’s important to understand it and treat it. ●

  3. Have You Got Tennis Elbow? The first step to recovery can be a bit of self-diagnosis. Look out for the following: General Symptoms: ○ Pain and tenderness on the outside of your elbow ○ Pain and tenderness in the muscles of your forearm ○ Weak grip and stiff elbow ● When it Hurts: ○ Pain may get worse when you grip something (a golf club, or a firm handshake) ○ Pain may get worse when you bend your wrist backwards against a force (a backhand tennis swing) ●

  4. When to Get Help Immediately The following signs could mean that you should seek help now, and skip the “what should I do?” phase. It’s recommended to see a Physiotherapist as soon as you can if any of the following are true: If your symptoms don’t improve after several weeks If your symptoms get steadily or suddenly worse If you have severe elbow pain If you can’t move your elbow If you have loss of feeling ● ● ● ● ● Need help? Contact us at morleyphysio.com.au to get advice or schedule an evaluation.

  5. Treatment Options The main treatment options out there are rest, physiotherapy, exercises, and in some cases injection therapy. In order to find out which one is right for you, you’ve got to understand your injury. ● A physiotherapist will recommend the proper tennis elbow therapy, and refer you to a doctor or surgeon if necessary. ● Physiotherapy Physiotherapy will likely involve a treatment plan including rest, special exercises, and a careful progression through the important stages of recovery to living pain free. ● Some of our Treatment Methods: Physical Rehabilitation Electrotherapy Dry Needling ● ● ●

  6. Treatment Options Home Treatment How you treat tennis elbow depends on how long you’ve had it, which treatments you’ve already tried, the severity of your symptoms, and many other factors. For this reason, the following advice is general, and it is highly recommended to consult a Physiotherapist for a proper evaluation and treatment routine. Give it a rest! Take a break from sport and strenuous activity, give that elbow and forearm time to rest. If you suspect the problem might stem from something you do at work, talk to the boss or a health adviser like a Physio and either take some time off or switch tasks to give your arm a break. Lift objects with your palm facing up, not down. This can reduce strain on the damaged muscles. Consider applying ice or heat. Over the counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medication are an option. ● ● ● ●

  7. How to Get Better? Understand Your Injury If you’re serious about recovering and wish to avoid re-injury in the future, you’ve really got to understand your injury, and the bigger picture surrounding it. This is what will lead you to the right tennis elbow exercises, and tennis elbow therapy. Is your injury a result of overuse? A result of improper technique or form? Does it stem from something you do outside of sport or work? How long do you need to rest? When will you be able to play sport again? Which home exercises will help, and will any of them make it worse? Which home exercises are right for you? How can you stay fit while keeping your elbow safe? A Physiotherapist is the place to go for expert advice. At Morley Physiotherapy will give you a full evaluation advice, and treatment to guide you back to health.

  8. Need Help? Contact us at morleyphysio.com.au to get advice or schedule an evaluation. Give us a call at 9375 3900, visit our contact us page, or email us directly at admin@morleyphysio.com.au.

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