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Tennis elbow, or lateral elbow tendinopathy*, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by repetitive wrist extension. Tennis elbow is the inflammation or, in some cases, micro-tearing of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow.Tennis elbow, or lateral elbow tendinopathy*, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by repetitive wrist extension. Tennis elbow is the inflammation or, in some cases, micro-tearing of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow.Tennis elbow, or lateral elbow tendinopathy*, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by repetitive wrist extension.
Tennis elbow is the inflammation or, in some cases, micro-tearing of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on
the outside of the elbow.
SportVis® is a treatment option that not only provides pain relief from chronic tennis elbow, but also facilitates recovery, getting you back to your activities sooner†.
Learn more about the treatmentA tennis elbow injury is not limited to athletes.
Although racquet sports do increase the risk of tennis elbow, most people who have this injury don’t play tennis. Some have jobs that involve repeated movements like driving screws, painting, or using a computer mouse. Repetitive strain can damage the forearm tendons, leading to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.
Tennis elbow symptoms
Pain is the main symptom associated with tennis elbow and is the reason those affected seek treatment. Other common signs and symptoms include:
- ▪ Pain or burning on the outer part
of the elbowPain or burning on the outer part of the elbowPain or burning on the outer part of the elbow - ▪ Pain at night (sometimes)
- ▪ Weak grip strength
Tennis elbow pain begins mild in severity and worsens over weeks
and months.Tennis elbow pain begins mild in severity and worsens over weeks and months.Tennis elbow pain begins mild in severity and worsens over weeks and months.
Other treatments
Your doctor may suggest physical therapy. The early goal of a therapeutic exercise program is to promote strength and muscle endurance. Rehab exercises and therapy can work in tandem with SportVis®.
After your recovery, your physical therapist may instruct you on how to continue these exercises for the protection and health of your elbows.
For other important treatment strategies, visit our FAQs.
*The terms lateral elbow tendinopathy and lateral epicondylalgia have been used interchangeably throughout this website. Both refer to the condition commonly known as tennis elbow.
†Based on clinical studies, patients with acute ankle sprain treated with SportVis® returned to their activities 2X faster than patients on placebo (21 days vs. 41 days). Patients with chronic tennis elbow returned to normal function within 1 month versus placebo, where patients did not achieve normal function.