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Tennis and Golfer's Elbow Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow are conditions where there is degeneration of the soft tissues around the elbow. Tennis elbow occurs on the outer side of the elbow and golfer’s elbow occurs on the inner side of the elbow. Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow are common injuries. While they often occur in people who play racquet sports and golf, they can also be due to overuse from daily activities such as cleaning and computer use. They are most common in the 35 - 60 years age group, but can occur at any age.
On either side of the elbow there are a number of muscles, that share a common tendon, joining to a small area of bone just above the elbow joint. Injury occurs when repetitive or excessive forces are applied to the tendon on one side of the elbow. The collagen in the tendon then starts to degenerate and swelling and debris build up in the area. This degeneration causes lots of extra little blood vessels to grow through the injured tendon causing it to become weaker. Despite these extra blood vessels, injured tendons actually have reduced blood supply compared to normal tendons due to pressure from the congestion around the tendon. This causes tendon injuries to heal slowly. Treatment We will also give you a programme of exercises and stretches to release tight structures around your elbow, to promote healing and to improve strength and control. We may also give you exercises to improve your posture, if needed. The programme only requires about 10 minutes a day, but is essential for your recovery and to prevent a recurrence of your injury. We may also recommend you wear an elbow strap like the one pictured (below). These are worn firmly (but not tightly) around the muscles just below the elbow to prevent your muscles from over contracting. We keep a supply of the elbow straps at our rooms and if appropriate to you, one can be provided to you at your first visit. Dynamic tape, applied to the forearm to unload the muscles at the elbow can also significantly reduce pain.
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Recovery At Sutherland Shire Physiotherapy Centre we have many years experience in the treatment of elbow injuries. Please call us to schedule an appointment with one of our physiotherapists. Last updated: 12th October, 2017 Please note that the above information is of a general nature and is not intended to substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your qualified health practitioner to attain a proper diagnosis before starting any treatment regime. |
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