Tennis Elbow Injury Rehabilitation
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Tennis Elbow Injury Rehabilitation
Overview
Rehabilitating a tennis elbow injury demands patience and persistence. You might find yourself asking the following questions:
- What steps do I need to take?
- How should I carry them out?
- When is the best time to do them?
- How long will the rehabilitation process take?
The answer to the last question is: as long as it takes! Proper care is crucial to prevent tennis elbow from becoming a chronic condition.
Rehabilitation Process
Key Principle
Avoid any activities until you experience little to no pain. Exercises should only proceed if they are pain-free. Full strength and mobility must be restored before returning to tennis.
Three Phases of Rehabilitation
Phase 1: Reducing Inflammation and Pain
1. Rest: Avoid overusing the affected arm, but keep the muscles active enough to prevent wasting and maintain blood flow. Avoid activities that cause pain.
2. Ice: Apply ice regularly to reduce inflammation until full recovery.
3. Compression and Elevation: These help improve blood circulation and minimize swelling.
Phase 2: Strengthening and Flexibility
- Flexibility: Gently extend the elbow without flexing and hold for up to 30 seconds. Repeat this exercise about 20 times a day. Avoid pain during these stretches.
- Strengthening: Sit with your elbow on your knee, holding a weight (not exceeding 1 lb.) with your palm facing down. Flex your wrist up and down slowly, ensuring the elbow remains still. Repeat with your palm facing up.
- Tennis Ball Exercise: Squeeze a tennis ball repeatedly in your hand, ensuring it's pain-free.
Gradually increase weight as you build strength and always apply ice afterwards.
Phase 3: Gradual Return to Tennis
Only start playing once symptoms disappear. Combine flexibility exercises with gentle tennis strokes. Begin with 15-minute sessions of forehands, backhands, and lobs, gradually increasing to an hour if pain-free. Once comfortable, slowly reintroduce serving and competitive play.
Final Thought
Remember the mantra: no pain, no gain does not apply here. Ensure all activities are pain-free to achieve successful rehabilitation.
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