Tennis elbow very often affects people between the ages of 35 and 65. It is very common among people who play tennis, racquetball, badminton, squash, fencing and weight lifting. It also affects people with jobs or hobbies requiring repetitive movements like carpentry, using plumbing tools, typing, painting, raking and knitting. It mostly affects the dominant arm.

1. 5 WAYS TO PREVENT
TENNIS ELBOW

2. What is tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow is a type of tendinitis -- swelling of the tendons -- that
causes pain in the elbow and arm. These tendons are bands of tough
tissue that connect the muscles of your lower arm to the bone. Tennis
elbow is the most common reason that people see their doctors for
elbow pain. It can pop up in people of any age, but it's most common at
about age 40.
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3. The Causes of Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow usually develops over
time. Repetitive motions -- like
gripping a racket during a swing --
can strain the muscles and put too
much stress on the tendons.
• Tennis elbow might result from:
• Tennis
• Racquetball
• Squash
• Fencing
• Weight lifting
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4. Symptoms of Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow may cause the most pain
when you:
• Lift something
• Make a fist or grip an object, such as a
tennis racket
• Open a door or shake hands
• Raise your hand or straighten your
wrist
• Tennis elbow is similar to another
condition called golfer's elbow, which
affects the tendons on the inside of the
elbow.
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5. Treatment for Tennis Elbow
Icing the elbow to reduce pain
and swelling. Experts
recommend doing it for 20 to 30
minutes every 3 to 4 hours for 2
to 3 days or until the pain is
gone
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6. • Using an elbow strap to
protect the injured tendon
from further strain.
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7. • Performing range of motion
exercises to reduce stiffness
and increase flexibility. Your
doctor may recommend that
you do them three to five times
a day.
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8. Getting physical therapy to
strengthen and stretch the
muscles
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9. How to Prevent Tennis Elbow
You may be able to prevent
tennis elbow by taking steps to
protect your elbow. A few
sensible precautions are listed
below.
• Think about the actions you do.
Be aware of your position or
grip style and change them if
necessary.
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10. • Take a short break during or
between tasks that involve
twisting your wrist or gripping.
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11. Try using a splint. If you
play sports such as tennis,
make sure you have the
right racquet and that
you're using the right
technique when you're
playing.
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12. • Strengthening the muscles of
your arm, shoulder, and upper
back to help take stress off of
your elbow.
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13. • Not overusing your arm with repeated movements
that can injure your tendon. For example, alternate
hands during activities, if possible.
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14. • How do braces and elbow straps help to
relieve pain?
Answer
Orthotic devices, such as braces, sleeves and
straps, aim to work by reducing the forces going
through the tendon in your elbow. They can help
to reduce the amount of pain you have from
tennis elbow.
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FAQS

15. • What's the difference between tennis elbow and
golfer's elbow?
Answer
Tennis elbow causes pain around the outside of your
elbow that may can spread to your forearm. Golfer's
elbow is similar to tennis elbow, but the pain occurs
on the inside of your elbow.

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