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Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis,is very painful condition affecting the elbow joint and related muscles and tendons that insert at the elbow. 'Tennis elbow' is caused by overuse of the joint, and so, it causes the elbow to ache and produces restricted motion of the joint. While the term originally came from sports, particularly tennis and other racket sports in both amateur and professional situations, ANYONE can develop "tennis elbow" from ANY overuse. ANY activity that require repetitive and vigorous use of the forearm muscle.Some occupations prone to develop tennis elbow include:
- tennis and racketball players
- housewives or maids who still scrub floors by hand
- housewives who wring mops
- nurses who lift patients AND because of having to write a lot
- doctors from having to write a lot
- painters
- plumbers
- carpenters
- auto workers - studies done
- cooks - studies done
- and even butchers - studies done
- weightlifters
- wrestlers
The condition "tennis elbow" is caused by repetitive actions that push the forearm muscle and makes it rub against the elbow bony prominence along with stretching of the tendons near the elbow.
TREATMENT
Treatment primarily involves RESTING THE JOINT as much as possible, restrengthening the forearm muscle slowly, over weeks, and changing the way the person moves the joint. For example, improper swing in tennis can contribute to developing the condition. In some cases, putting pressure on the area helps reduce the pain. The devices seen wrapped around players' arms are commonly referred to as a "tennis elbow band (or brace)", of which there are many kinds. Everyday persons can also benefit from short-term bracing, exercises, and changing their usual manner of movement. Physical Therapy can help as well as heat initially, then ice.Again, "tennis elbow" is a misnomer. The term has hung on in medical and layperson's speech, but the injury is NOT just from tennis or sports.
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Does tennis elbow cause severe elbow pain?
I think so as I have sore shoulders A week after being diagnosed with Tennis elbow
What is the name of elbow strap for tennis elbow?
The elbow strap commonly used for tennis elbow is called a "counterforce brace" or a "tennis elbow strap." It helps to relieve pain and reduce strain on the tendons of the forearm muscles during activities that may exacerbate tennis elbow symptoms.
How do tennis players get tennis elbow?
Any tennis player can get tennis elbow depending on how you hold your racquet, your follow through and how much spin you produce.
Where you can download tennis Elbow 2008?
You only can download it if you register in the forum (www.managames.com/Forum). You have to go to "Tennis Elbow 2008" subforum and search the topic "Tennis Elbow 2008 demo version".
Could sleeping cause the condition known as Tennis or Golfers Elbow?
No, tennis elbow is caused by an inflamation or infection of the bursa surrounding the elbow joint. Sleeping does not cause this
Can weight lifting cause tennis elbow?
Yes, weight lifting can cause tennis elbow if done with improper form or excessive weight, leading to strain on the tendons in the elbow.
Which famous tennis player has had tennis elbow?
Rod Laver, Tony Roche, and Arthur Ashe all ended up with tennis elbow. They hit the ball primarily with their wrists. This puts tremendous force on the elbow. Pancho Gonzales, Ken Rosewall, and Pancho Segura were immune to tennis elbow. They hit the ball from the shoulder down.
Is the anconeus muscle considered tennis elbow?
It is not. Tennis elbow is the inflammation of ligaments in the elbow, primarily the lateral epicondyle. Strengthening muscles around these ligaments, such as the anconeus muscle, does help prevent straining the ligaments.
What is the icd-9 code for elbow pain?
719.42 726.32 for Tennis Elbow
Is housewife's elbow the same as tennis elbow?
No its not, the technical term is elbow bursitis and its a painful condition caused by constant pressure on the elbow, think a housewife leaning on her elbow while cleaning, hence the name. Golfer's elbow is tennis elbow a tendonitis condition, completely different. Link below will help.
What is the difference between golfers elbow and tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow and Golfer's elbow are two types of sore elbow. The prominent knuckles (epicondyles) on either side of the elbow joint provide attachment to groups of forearm muscles. Due to the concentration of muscular attachments in a small area, these epicondyles are victimized by a constant pull from the muscles. Certain activities like tennis, golf, household work, and so on, lead to inflammation of these epicondyles causing sore elbow. Inflammation of the epicondyle on the outer side of the elbow (lateral) is called tennis elbow. Inflammation of the epicondyle on the inner side of the elbow (medial) is called golfer's elbow. Though, tennis and golf predispose people to these diseases, it is not a rule. Infact many people who dont play these games and lead a sedentary life may also get these diseases.
Is treatment for tennis elbow with cortizone shots OSHA recordable?
Injections are medical procedures beyond first aid. So treatment for tennis elbow with cortisone shots would be OSHA recordable - but only if the problem (tennis elbow) was the result of paid employment activity or was aggravated by paid employment activity. Unless you are a tennis pro working for someone else, getting tennis elbow from playing tennis is unlikely to be the result of your work activity.
