Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an acute or chronic inflammation of the tendons that connect the forearm muscles to the outer part of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). The muscles and tendons of the forearm are damaged due to overuse or repetitive motion./p>

The primary cause of lateral epicondylitis is excessive use and repetitive strain, such as in playing tennis and similar activities.

Such conditions are treated by a physical therapist with a therapeutic plan involving pain-relief techniques, therapeutic exercises, and preventive methods to avoid recurrence of the injury.

Golfer’s Elbow

Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, often referred to as the golfer’s elbow, is a condition in the elbow like tennis elbow, both involving inflammation of the forearm tendons. However, golfer’s elbow is inflammation in the tendons affecting the inner part of the elbow joint, while tennis elbow involves inflammation in the tendons on the outside.

Similarly, these conditions are treated by a physical therapist with a therapeutic plan involving pain-relief techniques, therapeutic exercises, and preventive methods to avoid recurrence of the injury.