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Tennis Elbow Physical TherapyRaleigh-Durham, Fayetteville & Surrounding North Carolina Cities

If you are having aggravating pain in your elbow that is interfering with your ability to engage in your hobbies, a tennis elbow physical therapist might be right for you! Tennis elbow happens when the tendon that connects the muscles of your forearm to the bones at your elbow become degenerated or inflamed. This may sound scary, but it's an incredibly common issue with some pretty simple solutions! Our physical therapists at BreakThrough Physical Therapy are skilled in helping patients of all ages recover from tennis elbow and get back to regular activities.

Causes of Tennis Elbow

If you play sports or play an instrument that requires constant or repeated contraction of the muscles on the back of your forearm (that move your wrist and fingers) your muscles and tendons may become exhausted, leading to tennis elbow. Golf, tennis, playing guitar or other musical instruments, and many other tasks and hobbies can cause tennis elbow. When the tendon that connects the muscles to the bone at your elbow becomes tired, inflammation can surround the tendon, which leads to pain. The fibers of the tendon can also become disorganized which can lead to weakness and pain. Whether you have tennis elbow from work or play, our experts at BreakThrough are ready to help!

Healing Practices For Tennis Elbow

When you are experiencing tennis elbow pain due to overworking the muscles and tendons in your forearm, it is important to rest and take a break from whatever activities seem to be making the pain worse. Resting allows the inflammation in the tendon to die down which can reduce your pain. Along with rest, it is important to perform eccentric strengthening exercises to help the fibers in the tendon to remodel. Your physical therapist may also administer ultrasound, soft tissue massage, ice, or heat, to help reduce your pain and speed your recovery.

Visit Experts In Tennis Elbow Inflammation

Our physical therapists at BreakThrough PT are some of the best in Raleigh-Durham, Fayetteville, and several other North Carolina cities, and they can get you back to normal in no time! Although it is important to rest and be patient with your recovery from tennis elbow, seeing a physical therapist can drastically speed up the process and help cure your tennis elbow through scientifically proven strategies and clinical expertise. Come see a physical therapist today to return to your hobbies pain free as soon as possible!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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