The scientific name of Tennis Elbow is Lateral Epicondylitis, which is a degenerative disease caused by overuse of the wrist extensor tendon of the forearm. The collagen fibres of the tendon will show textual and structural changes. The degenerative changes that affect the transmission of force to nearby muscles can lead to pain and muscle stiffness, affecting activities of daily life (such lifting heavy objects, twisting towels, holding toothbrushes, etc.).
Causes
Too much workload
Lifting too heavy a weight
Repetitive hand movements
Low capacity
Weak forearm muscles
Risk factors
Office work: long-term use of mouse/keyboard
Jobs that require long-term repetitive forearm exertion(e.g. chef/hairdresser)
Returning to sport after a long break
Sudden increase in exercise intensity
Symptoms
Soreness and weakness when exerting force
The pain point is on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus on the outside of the elbow
Pain or tingling when pressing on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Tightness and soreness in forearm and wrist extensor muscles
Strength decreased due to pain
Treatment phase
1. Deload
Kinesio Taping: Relieve Tendon Tension
Manual therapy: Relieves tense forearm muscles
2. Induced repair
Acupuncture: Induces acute inflammation and increases blood circulation
Focused shock waves: Introducing micro-injuries to stimulate cellular repairment
Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy: Stimulates collagen synthesis for tendon repairment
3. Strengthen tendons
Exercise therapy: Retraining the tendon’s ability to bear loads
The above content is for reference only. Readers should consult relevant medical personnel, as timely and effective treatment can only be achieved through detailed examination and diagnosis.
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