The two most common elbow problems physios see are Tennis elbow and Golfers elbow.
Tennis elbow, or its technical name - lateral epicondylitis is pain, stiffness or weakness felt over the outside of the elbow, where the extensor tendons attach to the bones the forearm. People often complain of problems when completing tasks involving their arm and hand. This condition is common in racket sports and jobs that require repetitive extension of the wrist - such as typing or manual lifting jobs. Contrary to popular belief this is not an inflammatory condition as was once believed, but rather a change/degeneration of the tendon cells.
Physiotherapy can be very successful for this condition, however prognosis is often linked to the length of duration the problem has been there for. In some instances it can take up to 6 months to recover, however often there is significant pain reduction within the first few weeks of starting appropriate treatment.
Physiotherapy often focuses on manual techniques, and prescriptive strengthening for this condition. However, in some cases other treatment options could include steroid or blood injections.
Golfers elbow, or medial epicondylitis is similar to tennis elbow, except that it's on the inside of the forearm. It is pain, stiffness and weakness felt in the flexor tendons of the forearm. As the name suggests it is common in golfers, but you don't have to play golf to suffer from this condition.
Your physiotherapist will explain why you have pain in your elbow, what they can do to help you, and what you can do to help your injury.
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