Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation on the outer part of the elbow. Despite its name, tennis elbow is not limited to tennis players and can affect anyone who engages in repetitive arm motions or activities that strain the forearm muscles and tendons. 

Tennis elbow is an overuse and muscle strain injury. The cause is repeated contraction of the forearm muscles that you use to straighten and raise your hand and wrist. The repeated motions and stress to the tissue may result in a series of tiny tears in the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the bony prominence at the outside of your elbow. 

The pain associated with tennis elbow may radiate from the outside of your elbow into your forearm and wrist. Pain and weakness may make it difficult to:

Shake hands or grip an object,
Turn a doorknob,  Hold a coffee cup

Our Hand Therapist can design a specific treatment program to speed your recovery. Treatment typically involves specific exercises to stretch and strengthen muscles and tendons around the injured elbow. The therapist may also use manual therapy, ice or heat treatments, and electrical stimulation. Your treatment plan will vary depending on your age, medical history, and severity of the pain you are experiencing.

We accept PPO/POS plans for most insurance companies. Although most insurance companies cover physical therapy, what they cover varies greatly. Please call us at 201-366-1116 or complete below form so we can verify your specific plan benefits.