Tennis & Golfers Elbow Rehabilitation
Welcome to our Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow Rehab video. Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow are two types of tendonitis around the elbow. Both involve a certain amount of tendon “wear and tear” that occurs over time and then becomes inflamed and painful with overuse. The goal of this video is to maximize pain-free function of the elbow. These videos should not be used as a substitute for regular physical therapy visits and guidance from your physician.
Click here to download a pdf version of the Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow Rehabilitation Guide
STRETCHING AND RANGE OF MOTION
GOALS: Restore full motion; alleviate tendon contracture (shortening and hardening of tendons) and prevent scars from forming
KEY POINTS:
- Hold stretches for 3 seconds; repeat 5 repetitions each exercise
- Stretch 3 times daily
- Heat prior to stretching or exercise / Ice following exercise for 5-10 minutes
- Progress to strengthening exercises only once the elbow is pain-free when stretching and performing daily activities
STRENGTHENING
GOALS: Strengthen tendons around the area of degeneration to redistribute stress and prevent irritation
KEY POINTS:
- Start strengthening only once the elbow is pain-free when stretching and performing daily activities
- Start with light resistance and progress as tolerated
- Use dumbbell, water bottle, can of soup, etc. for resistance
- Perform 1-2 sets of 15-20 repetitions each exercise
- Do strengthening exercises twice daily
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