Tennis Elbow / Lateral Epicondylitis

An irritation of the tissue connecting the forearm muscle to the elbow.

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Treatable by a Physiotherapy professional

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Usually self-diagnosable

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Lab tests or imaging not required

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Medium-term: resolves within weeks or months

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Tennis elbow can be caused by repetitive wrist and arm motions.

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Pain is the primary symptom. It usually occurs on the outside of the elbow and sometimes in the forearm and wrist.

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Treatment includes rest, pain relievers and physiotherapy.