Elbow Pain: Tennis Elbow
Physiotherapy for tennis elbow involves a combination of exercises and treatments to reduce pain, improve function, and strengthen the affected area. Here are some key components of physiotherapy for tennis elbow:
Exercises
- Wrist Extension Stretch: Extend your arm with the palm facing down, then use your other hand to gently bend the wrist downward
- Eccentric Forearm Strengthening: Using a light dumbbell (1-1.5kg), lower your hand slowly from a wrist-extended position to a flexed position
- Wrist Range of Motion: Perform gentle wrist flexion and extension movements to improve mobility
- Isometric Wrist Extension: Hold your wrist in a static extended position to build strength.
- Radial/Ulnar Deviation: With your elbow bent and resting on a table, move your fist side to side.
- Pronation/Supination: Using a light weight or hammer, rotate your forearm palm up and palm down.
- Towel Twists: Hold a loosely rolled towel and gently twist it in both directions
Additional Treatments
- Ice and compression to reduce inflammation
- Soft tissue mobilization techniques
- Shockwave therapy
- Bracing or compression for support
Progression
A physiotherapist will monitor your progress and adjust the exercises’ intensity, duration, and complexity as your condition improves
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. It’s important to follow the prescribed program and not push through pain during exercises
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.Remember to consult with a physiotherapist before starting any exercise program for tennis elbow, as individual cases may require different approaches
