Golfer’s elbow is a painful condition caused by wear and tear of the tendons on the medial (inner) side of the elbow. What causes golfer’s elbow? Golfer’s elbow (sometimes also called medial epicondylitis) is caused by degeneration (wear and tear) of the common flexor tendon on the medial side of the elbow. As we approach middle […]
Category Archives: Elbow Problems
Elbow pain – advice for tennis players
1. What is tennis elbow? 2. Tennis elbow treatment 3. Tennis elbow surgery 4. Elbow pain – advice for tennis players This article is written in association with Chris Hull from Active Academy. Chris is an LTA tennis coach and fitness instructor with a particular interest in sports-specific rehabilitation following tennis injuries. Tennis players who struggle with persistent elbow […]
Tennis elbow surgery
1. What is tennis elbow? 2. Tennis elbow treatment 3. Tennis elbow surgery 4. Elbow pain – advice for tennis players When is tennis elbow surgery indicated? Most cases of tennis elbow are self-limiting and do not require surgery. However where intrusive symptoms have been present for more than six months and have failed to […]