For more information about physical therapy for tennis elbow, take a look at the sections below.
Several symptoms can be indicative of a case that may benefit from formal therapy treatment.
Your symptoms can also become more frequent and may even start to be present at rest.
Solovyova / Getty Images
Some of the most common techniques are detailed below.
That said, PT has been found to improve your pain and function in as little as six weeks.
In rare cases, physical therapy does not provide relief from lateral epicondylitis andsurgery may be necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of physical therapy can you do for tennis elbow?
Supplemental manual techniques focusing on massaging and mobilizing the affected area can also be performed.
How often should you do physical therapy exercises for tennis elbow?
Stretching exercises should be completed frequently (five times per day or more) each day.
Strengthening exercises can be done in two different sessions in the same day.
It’s best to check with your physical therapist to confirm cadence.
How long is physical therapy for tennis elbow?
Cullinane FL, Boocock MG, Trevelyan FC.Is eccentric exercise an effective treatment for lateral epicondylitis?
A systematic review.Clin Rehabil.
48(12):957-965. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2012-091513
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis).
