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    The document provides a rehabilitation program for tennis elbow. It includes avoiding painful activities, anti-inflammatory medication, massage, range of motion and strengthening exercises. The strengthening exercises target the forearm muscles and include pronation/supination, radial/ulnar deviation, wrist curls, bicep curls, triceps extensions and using a wrist roller. The program should be continued for 2-3 weeks after symptoms resolve to prevent recurrence.

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    The document provides a rehabilitation program for tennis elbow. It includes avoiding painful activities, anti-inflammatory medication, massage, range of motion and strengthening exercises. The strengthening exercises target the forearm muscles and include pronation/supination, radial/ulnar deviation, wrist curls, bicep curls, triceps extensions and using a wrist roller. The program should be continued for 2-3 weeks after symptoms resolve to prevent recurrence.

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    The Sports Medicine Specialists

    RSH Physical Therapy Houston Orthopædics & Sports Medicine OakBend Medical Center
    1601 Main Street # 602 1601 Main Street # 601 1705 Jackson Street
    Richmond, TX 77469 Richmond, TX 77469 Richmond, TX 77469
    281.341.2874 281.565.8800 281.341.3000
    David Edell, LAT, ATC, CSCS
    Cellular: 713.858.3802 • Fax: 281.341.3012 • E- Mail: dedell@athleticadvisor.com

    Tennis Elbow Rehabilitation


    1) Avoid pain producing activities.
    2) Physician prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.
    3) Iontophoresis or Phonophoresis as prescribed by a physician
    4) Deep transverse friction massage across affected area for 5 minutes, 3 - 5 times daily.
    5) Gripping e xercises using a gripper, small rubber pall, putty, washcloth, etc. as often as possible.
    6) Ice massage after exercise and as ofte n as possible between exercise sessions.

    1) Range of Motion Exercises


    Complete through a pain free range of motion. Hold each stretch for 10
    seconds and repeat 3 - 5 times per session. Repeat 3 - 5 times daily.
    2) 1) Wrist Flexion: With elbow straight and palm facing down, grasp
    back of hand and slowly pull hand back.
    2) Wrist Extension: With elbow straight and palm facing up, grasp
    fingers and slowly pull hand back.

    Strength Enhancing Exercises


    To be performed 3 times per week, with one day of rest between exercise sessions. Begin with 3
    sets of 10 repetitions, advancing up to 5 sets of 10 as strength improves. When 5 sets of 10 can be
    performed, add weight or increase weight being used.

    1) Pronation / Supination: With elbow straight and forearm supported by table, hold
    a stick with the heavier end up. Slowly lower stick as far as possible to the right
    and hold for 2 seconds. Slowly raise the stick back to the start position and then
    lower as far as possible to the left and hold for 2 seconds. Return to starting
    position and repeat.
    2) Radial / Ulnar Deviation: With elbow straight and forearm supported by table,
    hold a stick with the heavier end up. Slowly lower stick forward as far as possible
    and hold for 2 seconds. Return stick to the starting position and then slowly lower
    stick over shoulder as far as possible and hold for 2 seconds. Return to starting
    position and repeat.
    3) Wrist Curls (Flexion): With forearm supported on table and hand off of edge,
    palm facing up, lower hand as far as possible. Slowly lift hand as far as possible,
    return to starting position and repeat.
    4) Wrist Curls (Extension): With forearm supported on table and hand off of edge,
    palm facing down, lower hand as far as possible. Slowly lift hand as far as
    possible, return to starting position and repeat.
    Tennis Elbow, Pg. 2

    5) Biceps Curls: With arm straight and at your side, palm facing forward, slowly flex
    elbow bringing hand up toward shoulder as far as possible. Hold, then slowly relax
    returning to full extension.

    6) Supine Triceps Extension: Lying flat on back with involved elbow bent
    near your head. Rest involved hand on uninvolved shoulder. Slowly extend
    elbow as straight as possible without moving upper arm. Slowly return to
    start and repeat.

    7) Wrist Roller: Use a 12 - 18 inch broom handle with 2 - 3 feet of cord


    attached in the middle, hand a weight from the end of the cord. Grip stick on
    either side of the cord with palms facing down. Wind cord by turning stick
    toward body, causing weight to rise. When weight reaches sitck, lower weight
    by slowly unwinding cord. Repeat with palms facing upward.

    Continue this program for 2 - 3 weeks AFTER all symptoms have ceased. It is common for
    symptoms to worsen the first week of this program. To help prevent recurrence, continue the
    stretching exercises (Wrist Flexion & Extension) before doing any repetitive activities.

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