Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful condition caused by overloading the forearm tendons, usually from repetitive wrist and arm motions. Despite its name, most people who get it do not play tennis; it frequently affects painters, plumbers, carpenters, and anyone who repeats gripping motions.
• The Root Cause of tennis elbow repetitive stress creates micro-tears in the tendon that connects your forearm muscles to the outside of your elbow.
• First-Line Treatment most cases improve with rest, activity modification, and physical therapy rather than surgery or injections.
• Healing Timeline: Recovery is gradual and typically takes anywhere from a few weeks to several months depending on how long the symptoms have been present.
Signs & Symptoms
• A burning or aching pain on the outer part of your elbow.
• Weak grip strength when turning a doorknob, holding a cup, or shaking hands.
• Pain that radiates down the forearm toward the wrist.
Physiotherapy for tennis elbow here at Physionautics
In lateral epicondylitis we use targeted strengthening exercises, stretches, and activity modification to heal the strained forearm tendon.
We Physiotherapist works on following :-
• Load Management: Reduce repetitive gripping, heavy lifting, or awkward wrist motions that aggravate the tendon.
• Manual Therapy: Soft tissue massage, deep friction massage, or joint mobilizations help improve mobility and relieve pain.
• Bracing: A counterforce forearm strap can temporarily reduce stress on the tendon during daily tasks.
