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Areas we treat
Elbow Pain
Evidence-based physiotherapy for tennis elbow, golfer's elbow and other elbow and forearm conditions, from repetitive overuse injuries to fractures and complex tendon pain.
About Elbow Pain
Elbow and forearm pain often affects people whose work or sport involves repetitive gripping. Sports like tennis, golf and rock climbing place repetitive strain on the muscles of the forearm and tend to lead to overuse injuries. The most common areas of pain are the elbow origins of the wrist and hand extensor and flexor muscles. Pain at the extensor origin (lateral epicondyle) is called lateral epicondylalgia or 'tennis elbow'; pain at the flexor origin (medial epicondyle) is medial epicondylalgia or 'golfer's elbow'. Rock climbers can experience both.
Our physiotherapists are experts in evidence-based treatment of tennis elbow and golfer's elbow, and also treat more complex conditions including elbow fractures, distal biceps pain and interosseous membrane tears.
What we treat
Causes & Types We Treat
Lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow)
Medial epicondylalgia (golfer's elbow)
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Ulnar nerve entrapment
Ligamentous injuries
Olecranon bursitis
Olecranon & radial head fractures
Osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow
What to expect
How We Treat It
Your physio will perform a thorough assessment of the elbow and forearm, including pain-free grip strength, range of movement, muscle strength, and a manual assessment of areas of tenderness. This helps determine the correct diagnosis and the best treatment options.
For tennis elbow and golfer's elbow we follow a tried-and-tested strengthening and stretching program designed to improve the load-bearing tolerance of the affected tendons. Your physio will also offer taping or brace options to support the elbow and reduce pain while you recover. For other elbow conditions, management typically involves soft tissue massage and manual therapy for pain relief, bracing for support, and exercises to improve strength and flexibility in the affected tissues.
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