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Tennis Elbow

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Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful condition of the outer elbow caused by overuse and degeneration of the forearm extensor tendons at their attachment to the lateral epicondyle. Despite the name, it is most common in non-athletes who perform repetitive gripping and wrist extension — such as tradespeople, office workers, and musicians. It typically responds well to conservative treatment over 6–12 months.

Common symptoms

Pain and tenderness on the outer side of the elbowPain radiating into the forearm and sometimes the wristWeak grip strengthPain worsened by gripping, wringing, lifting, or using a computer mouseMorning stiffness in the elbowPain when straightening the wrist against resistance

See a doctor if elbow pain is severe, accompanied by significant swelling or warmth (suggesting olecranon bursitis or joint infection), or fails to improve after 3 months of appropriate conservative management.

Goal of treatment: Reduce elbow pain, restore forearm strength and function through progressive loading, and modify the repetitive activities driving the condition.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Omega-3 supplementation may reduce tendon inflammation and support collagen synthesis as a complementary approach to tennis elbow management.

⏱ 6–8 weeks·💪 Low effort

Progressive Loading and Wrist Extensor Strengthening

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Graded strengthening of the forearm extensor muscles through progressive loading is the cornerstone of tennis elbow rehabilitation, remodelling the degenerative tendon attachment.

⏱ 6–12 weeks·💪 Medium effort

Forearm Counterforce Brace

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A counterforce brace (tennis elbow strap) worn just below the elbow reduces pain by redistributing muscle forces away from the inflamed tendon origin during activity.

⏱ Immediate (symptom reduction during activity)·💪 Low effort

Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapy for tennis elbow addresses the biomechanical cause, prescribes progressive loading, and may include manual therapy, dry needling, and ultrasound.

⏱ 6–12 weeks·💪 Medium effort

Topical Diclofenac

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Topical NSAID gel applied to the lateral elbow provides local anti-inflammatory pain relief with minimal systemic absorption.

⏱ Days·💪 Low effort

Ergonomic Modification

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Modifying grip technique, tool design, and repetitive arm movements addresses the biomechanical overload causing tennis elbow.

⏱ 2–4 weeks·💪 Medium effort

Turmeric / Curcumin

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Curcumin's anti-inflammatory properties may provide complementary pain relief for tennis elbow, particularly during the reactive phase.

⏱ 4–6 weeks·💪 Low effort

Corticosteroid Injection

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Corticosteroid injection at the lateral epicondyle provides rapid short-term pain relief but has inferior long-term outcomes compared to physiotherapy.

⏱ Days·💪 Low effort

Dry Needling

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Dry needling of the common extensor origin and associated trigger points in the forearm provides additional pain relief as an adjunct to physiotherapy.

⏱ 3–6 sessions·💪 Low effort

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

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PRP injections deliver concentrated growth factors to the lateral epicondyle tendon, potentially stimulating repair in chronic tennis elbow resistant to other treatments.

⏱ 6–12 weeks·💪 Low effort

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