Tennis Elbow

[jgarr9]

I hurt my left elbow 3 months ago. I am right handed. It's tennis elbow and I don't like it. I am in physical therapy and the ultrasound works.....until I use the arm. My physical therapist told me to use a wrist brace, which I did but it didn't work. I have also tried the tennis elbow band. I am not sure what else I can do to get this to heal. I am young and I am not sure if I want a cortizone shot. I know it will help but my physical therapist doesn't like them because it breaks up the collagen in the joint. Any suggestions from anyone?

Thanks!!

[Ruth]

Hi,

What exercises does the physio have you doing for your problem? When you say they put you in a wrist splint, do you know what type it was?

You might want to see if applying ice to the area helps it to calm down a bit, some people find that strengthening the bicep muscles can help to improve tennis elbow as well.

Have you considered trying a tennis elbow clasp? This helps by off-loading the muscles which are irritated and can provide some relief. An example of such a clasp is here: http://www.return2fitness.co.uk/Supports_And_Braces/Elbow_Supports/epicondylitis-clasp and you can view more information on tennis elbow here:
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/elbow/tenniselbow.htm

I hope this is of some help, good luck and let us know how you get on!