Tennis Elbow

Content: Tennis elbow is the condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. The origin of forearm muscles and tendons become damaged with the repetitive use of the wrist and arms which cause an extreme pain. The pain initially starts in the outside of the elbow. rnSymptoms:rnThe symptoms of Tennis Elbow includes pain in the outer elbow. Pain increases while gripping or holding anything.rnSymptoms also includes • Difficulty in shaking handsrn• Difficulty in turning the door knobrn• Difficulty in holding small objects like cup.rnCauses:rnTennis elbow is cause by overuse of wrist and arms and muscles strain energy. The repeated motion and stress results in tennis elbow. rnAs the name suggests it is commonly seen in racquet sport players but they are not the only one who go through this condition. It commonly occurs in IT professionals who have constant & repetitive use of computer mouse & keyboard. And housewives, who who repetitively twist clothes to dry and use circular wrist movements for cooking. rnTreatment:rnEssentially the main stay of treatment is rest and to avoid chronic repetitive stressful wrist movements. Analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications will help muscles and tendons to recover from the damage.rnTennis Elbow Brace is a circular band worn 2 cm below the painful area, helps in off-loading the point of origin of muscles. Must be used while playing racquet sports, use of computers or while cooking/working.rnPhysiotherapy using ultrasound massage and exercises gives excellent relief from pain and belps in building strength.rnLocal infiltrations of steroid is reserved for resistant or recurrent cases.rnLocal infiltrations of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is gaining popularity over steroid injections as PRP is natural & uses patient's own platelets.rnSurgical releases are seldom necessary and reserved for resistant cases wherein all the above methods of treatment have failed.rnHow to Avoid Tennis Elbow:rn1. Correct posture.rn2. ‎Correct grip or padding. rn3. Correct strength.rn4. ‎Exercises your wrist & fingers.rn5. ‎Take frequent breaks.rnFor more information visit: www.drbakularora.com.rnContact: 9004900100rn