Whether you are picking up a new hobby or recently suffered a workplace injury, our experts at Twin Boro Physical Therapy can help you reach your goals and live your best life. At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, we help New Jersey residents who have tennis elbow identify the root causes of their symptoms and develop creative rehabilitation plans designed to fit seamlessly into their everyday life.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been a pillar in the New Jersey rehabilitation community for over 40 years. Our patients travel from around the state to work with our experts, many of whom have been working with diverse clientele for over 25 years. When you work with us, you will have access to state-of-the-art materials, experienced professionals using the latest techniques, and a vibrant community dedicated to pushing the boundaries and achieving outstanding results.
What is Tennis Elbow?
Lateral Epicondylitis, also known as Tennis elbow, is a common overuse injury that occurs when the tendons of the elbow become inflamed. In most cases, this happens in sports with repetitive movements, such as tennis. However, while sports are one of the most common causes, Tennis elbow can result from any activity that involves repetitive use of the forearm tendons and elbow. This puts people with professions such as carpentry, painting, playing musical instruments, and plumbing at a higher risk.
Tennis elbow generally leads to pain or discomfort on the outside of the elbow. There are several ways to treat tennis elbow, and medical providers will typically prescribe a combination of noninvasive treatments, at-home rest, and physical therapy. In most cases, surgery is not necessary, however, severe cases may require it for maximum symptom reduction.
Causes of Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow can be caused in several ways and is not exclusive to particular activities or professions. In some cases, tennis elbow develops with no known cause or repetitive movement. Some of the most common types of injuries that lead to tennis elbow include:
Overuse
Arguably the most common cause of tennis elbow is overuse. This causes injury to the ECRB, which is a muscle in the forearm that helps to stabilize the wrist when the arm is held straight. This is common in a tennis groundstroke. When this muscle is overused, microscopic tears form in the tendon, leading to pain, inflammation, and difficulty using the muscle. This muscle in particular is at increased risk for injury because it rubs against bone during movements, which can lead to wear of the muscle over time.
Sports, Professions, and Hobbies
Sports such as tennis, volleyball, golf, baseball, and cricket can lead to an increased risk of tennis elbow. In addition to this, people with occupations or hobbies such as cooking, butchering, auto working, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and playing musical instruments are at a heightened risk of developing this injury.
Aging
Tennis elbow is most common in middle-aged adults as the muscles may be weaker and the body has had more time to develop wear and tear.
Ready to Begin?
At Twin Boro Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to your success. Our physical therapists help patients of all ages and backgrounds achieve their best movement and rehabilitation from tennis elbow, illness, or other causes of discomfort. To make your first appointment, call 1-866-525-1117 or visit our website.
