ARE YOU STILL SUFFERING FROM ELBOW PAIN?
Two most common condition can lead to pain around elbow joint with movement of fingers and wrist.
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common injury caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm and elbow. The pain is usually felt around the outside of the elbow and can spread down to the wrist and fingers. It is often caused by repetitive motions, such as Gripping Hammering and Lifting.
Golfers Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
The pain is usually felt around the inner side of the elbow and can spread down to the wrist and fingers. It is also a common injury caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm and elbow.
Common symptoms of Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow include:
- Pain around the outer elbow when gripping, lifting, or straightening the arm
- Weak grip strength
- Pain when turning a doorknob or shaking hands
- Pain and tenderness when touching the outside of the elbow
- Pain that radiates from the elbow down the forearm into the wrist and fingers
Physiotherapy treatment of Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow in Woodstock
Short Term Goal
To reduce the pain and swelling usually involves rest, ice, compression, anti-inflammatory medications (As per physician). Additionally, physical therapy may be recommended to help reduce pain and improve the range of motion.
Tennis Elbow Pain Physiotherapy at Bounce Back Physio Plus Rehab
- Education about Do’s and Don’ts
- Planning and Pacing the activities of Daily life
- Advance electrotherapy has the best outcome to relieve pain
- Manual Therapy includes Active release technique and Joint Mobilization to release the tight and stiff muscle as well as joint
- IASTM that focus on releasing scar tissues in tendon and muscles
- Appropriate techniques to apply stretches and strengthening to avoid future injuries
- Good quality Elbow brace to support the injured muscles and tendons.
- And Much more..
At Bounce Back Physio Plus Rehab, our team of highly skilled physiotherapists have the expertise to diagnose and treat tennis elbow. We offer a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your individual needs to reduce pain and restore function. Call - 519-900-2301 or Visit 656 Dundas St Unit 5 Woodstock, ON to know more about it.