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In this article, we will be discussing lateral tendinopathy or tennis elbow. Prior to discussing causes and symptoms it is first important to recap on anatomy. The extensor muscles attach primarily to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus via the common extensor tendon. Superiorly on the image you have ECRL – which primarily attaches to …
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Have you started getting pain in your elbow after jumping back into outdoor sports now that lockdown’s over? If so, you’re not alone. If you have pain along the outside of your elbow, you may be experiencing an overuse injury also known as tennis elbow or lateral epicondylagia. What is it? Tennis elbow is an irritation of the …
Tennis elbow, officially called lateral epicondylitis, is a condition involving the degeneration of a tendon’s attachment on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow. Simply put, the degeneration causes pain. The pain may be located on the outside of the elbow, and it can be tender to the touch. This condition can also cause pain during activity, …
Pain in the wrist, arm and elbow is fairly common amongst tennis players. Tennis is quite strenuous on the arm as a whole, and injury is usually the result of chronic overuse, poor technique or incorrect equipment, however acute injuries also occur from impact or tripping over. If you are experiencing prolonged pain in the wrists, hands …