Physiotherapy Relief for Tennis Elbow
What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow is a common injury caused by overuse causing pain and tenderness on the outer part of the elbow. This injury is sustained by anyone who repetitively uses their forearm muscles can develop this condition. Thankfully, physiotherapy offers effective treatment to ensure long term recovery and prevent future complications.
How can I get relief from Tennis Elbow?
Physiotherapists deal with tennis elbow quite often and are truly the experts at helping you feel better and get back to a regular pain free lifestyle. Our physiotherapist implements various pain reducing strategies and plans including but not limited to:
Manual therapy techniques: Physiotherapists address the muscle tightness, joint stiffness and tissue restrictions in the affected area. Techniques include soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and joint mobilization. By targeting the area of dysfunction, the pain will decrease, range of motion will be improved and this will further promote healing of the affected tendons in the elbow region.
Education and ergonomic modifications: Educating patients about proper ergonomics, posture correction, and activity modification is essential for long term management and prevention of tennis elbow recurrence.
Bracing and taping: Utilizing braces or kinesiology tape can provide support to the affected area, offload stress on the tendons and will help promote pain-free movement and accelerating recovery.
Example of treatment with our physio Balreen