What is tennis elbow?

Tennis elbow or elbow tendinopathy affects many people who see a Personal Trainer Sydney CBD. Perhaps the most surprising this for most people who suffer from the condition is that they never actually played tennis.

So what is elbow tendinopathy? — Elbow tendinopathy is a condition that causes elbow pain and forearm weakness. Doctors use the term "elbow tendinopathy" when people have a problem with a tendon in the elbow. Tendons are strong bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. Depending on which elbow tendon is injured, the condition is also known as "tennis elbow" or "golf elbow."
In most people with elbow tendinopathy, the tendons are not inflamed or swollen. If they do get inflamed or swollen, doctors call it "tendinitis."
Tendinitis usually starts suddenly. Tendinopathy usually happens over a longer period of time.
What causes elbow tendinopathy? — This condition can happen as people get older, especially if they do a lot of work or activity using their elbow and forearm. Tendinitis can happen when people get hurt or do the same movements over and over.
What are the symptoms of elbow tendinopathy? — The most common symptoms are:
●Elbow pain – The pain can start slowly or suddenly. It can spread to the upper arm or forearm.
●Weakness of the forearm muscles
●Swelling (if people have tendinitis)

Is there a test for elbow tendinopathy? — No. But your doctor or nurse should be able to tell if you have it by talking with you and doing an exam.

If you think you suffer from elbow tendinopathy and would like to get a treatment plan then get in touch with your local Personal Trainer Sydney CBD.