Tennis Elbow

Symptoms

Symptoms of tennis elbow may include:

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Pain on movement

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Reduced range of motion

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Pain on palpation

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Inflammation

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Pain at rest, night pain and daily activities

Causes

The causes of tennis elbow include:

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Repeated wrist movement activities like household activities, computer use, heavy lifting, sports etc.

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Epicondylitis- Due to single or multiple tears in the common extensors

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Inflammation- Inflammation of bursa

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Calcified deposits- Within the common extensor tendon

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Activities other than tennis- Tightening a screw, using a wrench, wringing washed clothes, vigorous hand shake.

Diagnosis

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X-Rays: Longstanding cases, plain X-ray to rule out arthritis of elbow and calcification

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Ultrasound: Demonstrate the degree of tendon damage as well as presence of a bursa

With detailed assessment, physical tests, questionnaires and scales therapist should be able to diagnose the condition. Pain management, manual therapy, exercise therapy and advanced modalities are the physiotherapy methods to treat the tennis elbow.

Treatments

Rest and avoiding painful activities can relieve pain due to tennis elbow. Non- operative management of tennis elbow is typical, it involves relieving pain and controlling inflammation. Elevation of the affected area and icing can help reduce inflammation. Elbow brace can also use to limit the movements. Patient education is also important for pain management. Modalities like IFT, US, TENS and Shockwave are used for pain management. Once the pain got subsided, we can start with proper exercise program and manual therapy techniques.

Our Musculoskeletal Wellness Program uses Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is an advanced modality for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and it’s the most effective treatment for tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. ESWT uses sound waves (high amplitude pulses of mechanical energy) to breakup infected tissues and stimulate the healing process. The energy triggers the regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons and other soft tissues. ESWT is used to treat chronic, sub-acute and acute conditions. After the shockwave session, Cryotherapy is advised to avoid muscle soreness.

Elements of Musculoskeletal Wellness Program

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Extracorporeal Shockwave

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Pulsed Cell Repair

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Electrotherapy & Pain management

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Exercises

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Nutrition & Diet Management

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Lifestyle Management

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Ergonomics Guidance

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