Lateral epicondylalgia, or tennis elbow, is irritation of the small bony area and tendon on the outside of your elbow. It is caused by repetitive overuse of your forearm muscles, such as when you’re playing tennis, golf, guitar or other instruments. Our physical therapists will likely encourage modified activity while providing strengthening exercises for the forearm muscles. Massage & other modalities are sometimes used to reduce pain.
Lifting with an underhand grip, switching hands for repetitive activities, and reducing intensity of activities are all methods to prevent aggravating your elbow.
Wrist extension isometrics have been shown to decrease pain levels when performed for longer durations at appropriate loads.
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