The goal is to improve the strength and flexibility of your forearm muscles so you won’t be bothe…

The goal is to improve the strength and flexibility of your forearm muscles so you won’t be bothered with tennis elbow again. Your physical therapist may also teach you ways to change your tennis stroke or other activity that is causing your elbow troubles.

Physical therapy can also help improve blood flow to the tendons, which don’t get the same level of blood and oxygen supply as muscles normally receive.

Exercises that improve blood flow will improve healing, too.

Pain Relief Your therapist will start with pain relief, then show you exercises that stretch and strengthen your muscles.

They will try to ease the pain and help your body heal with things such as:

Ice massage Muscle stimulation Tape, straps, or braces for support Ultrasound You’ll also learn tips on how to rest your elbow and take the strain out of everyday activities.

Exercises Once the pain eases, you’ll move onto exercises. How long it takes to get better depends on the severity of your symptoms. It could take up to 8 weeks or even longer to see results.

This isn’t a “no pain, no gain” exercise situation. If you’re hurting, stop. Pushing through it only makes it worse.

With the exercises below, the number of reps and how often to do them is just a guideline. Follow your therapist’s advice and program. And listen to your body. If 10 reps hurt, start with five. If doing them every day feels like a strain, try every other day and work your way up.

Tennis elbow Physiotherapy https://youtu.be/RCeA0gHEFEk