Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition caused by overuse of the forearm muscles and tendons, leading to inflammation and micro-tears at the outer part of the elbow. Exercise can play a crucial role in the management and rehabilitation of tennis elbow by strengthening the muscles, improving flexibility, and promoting healing. However, it's important to perform exercises carefully and gradually to avoid exacerbating symptoms. Here are some exercises commonly recommended for tennis elbow: 1. Eccentric Wrist Extension: Hold a lightweight dumbbell or a resistance band in the hand of the affected arm, palm facing down. Rest the forearm on a table or your thigh with the wrist just beyond the edge, allowing the hand to hang down. Slowly lower the weight or resist the band's pull by extending the wrist upward. Perform the lowering phase of the exercise (eccentric contraction) slowly and controlled. ...
Dr. Kinjal Shah (PT - Ahmedabad) is certified obstetric practitioner and have 7+ years of experience in Physiotherapy.
Following are the types of cases I treat :
Osteoarthritis of Knee,
Tennis Elbow, Neck Pain, Slip Disc, Spondylitis, Total knee replacement, Total hip replacement, Frozen shoulder, Plantar Fascitis, Pre-Post Pregnancy, Paralysis.