Paul Tanner’s
Tennis Elbow Rehab
A step-by-step Tennis Elbow rehabilitation program for acute and chronic Lateral epiconylitis related elbow pain. Criteria-based, we take you from initial injury to full competition fitness.
It is based on what Paul would do with his elite athletes but adapted for use by anyone. Progress through 4 phases at your own pace, meeting specific criteria before moving on.
Available on:
Suitable for:
Acute and Chronic Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis
Level
From beginner to elite level
Time required:
10 – 30 mins daily
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Recover even stronger!
We don’t just aim to heal your Tennis Elbow with the program, but enable you to come back even stronger than before.
Our full rehab program includes mobility & stretching, strengthening, movement control, functional and activation exercises to prevent loss of fitness and function whilst recovering.
It is also suitable for those who may have recovered from elbow injuries but wish to go further with their rehab to help prevent future injuries.

Tennis Elbow rehabilitation includes:
Treatment & healing
This covers how and when to apply treatment such as cold therapy & compression, heat, massage, and taping or whether to wear a brace.
Tennis elbow exercises
Exercises with video demonstrations covering mobility & stretching, activation, strengthening, motion control/proprioception, and functional.
Expert guidance
Throughout the program, Paul explains the aims of each phase and where you need to be before you can progress onto the next level.
Priority support
If you have any questions about the program or your progress then get in touch with our qualified sports therapist for advice.
Meet the program physiotherapist
Paul Tanner
Paul is head of Medical Services at Millwall Football Club, dealing with all aspects of match and training day sports physiotherapy and medical cover.
His career also includes First Team Physio at Norwich City Football Club and Senior physiotherapist to London Wasps Rugby first-team squad.

Program content & structure
The program consists of 4 phases and a 5th injury prevention/mitigation phase:
Phase 1
Phase 1 begins as soon as possible following injury. The aim of phase 1 is to reduce pain and inflammation.
Phase 2
The aim of phase 2 is to gradually increase the load through your elbow.
Phase 3
The aim of phase 3 is to further increase the load through the tendon in an increased range.
Phase 4
The aim of phase 4 is to further increase the load through the tendon using eccentric exercises.