Tennis Elbow Treatment
Pain on the outside of the elbow, usually during or after intense use, is the first sign of tennis elbow. In some cases, lifting or grasping objects may be difficult. In some patients, pain radiates down the arm.
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Tennis Elbow Treatment |
- Elbow pain that gradually worsens
- Pain radiating from the outside of the elbow to the forearm and back of the hand when grasping or twisting
- Weak grasp
- Symptom onset generally occurs 24-72 hours after repeated wrist extension activity.
- Delayed symptoms are probably due to microscopic tears in the tendon.
- The patient complains of pain over the lateral elbow that worsens with activity and improves with rest. The patient will also often describe aggravating conditions such as a backhand stroke in tennis or the overuse of a screwdriver.
The goal of tennis elbow treatment and rehabilitation is to help the patient return to the highest level of function and independence possible, while improving the overall quality of life–physically, emotionally, and socially.
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Tennis Elbow Treatment
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