Epicondylitis
Also known as tennis elbow.
Causes
- Overuse, overstress, overexertion of the extensor muscles of the fingers and wrist;
- Incorrect technical gestures;
- Use of inappropriate equipment;
- Bad ergonomic design.
Symptoms
- Pain on the lateral side of the elbow when doing simple tasks such as picking up an object (kitchen plate);
- Pain when playing sports such as tennis, paddle, windsurfing;
- Pain on the lateral side of the elbow with extension of the wrist extensors.
Treatment
Treat the inflammation with:
- Physical agents (electrotherapy and mesotherapy)
- Strategies for strengthening the epicondyle muscles during physiotherapy;
- Restoring the biomechanical balance of the periarticular muscles of the elbow;
- Specific stretching techniques.
At the end of the treatment, it is important to start a customised programme to return to activity and prevent further injury.
If you need treatment for epicondylitis, contact our physiotherapy clinics in Lisbon.
