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Tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis, affects 1% to 3% of adults, but it affects tennis players and many workers at significantly higher rates. Lateral epicondylitis is an overuse injury that occurs at the point where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow or the lateral epicondyle. Pain is typically at the elbow and forearm, especially when bending the wrist. While prevention is largely associated with improved technique among tennis players and revised motions among workers, there has been debate about which treatment produces the best results for those already suffering from the condition. Five Cochrane reviews and a new meta-analysis and systematic review conclude that physical therapy, consisting of a combination of ultrasound, deep-friction massage, and exercise, is remarkably successful over the long term.

You don’t need to be suffering from tennis elbow to benefit from physical therapy. At PERSONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY, our compassionate therapists can help you whether you’re recovering from an automobile accident, a surgery, arthritis, or something as simple as an imperfect backhand. We work with you to create a program to get you back in the swing of things. Call (928) 214-7430 today to learn about what we can do for you. Our office is located at 1515 E. Cedar Ave, Ste. E2.