Tennis Elbow: Stretches and Strengthening Exercises
Topic Overview
Follow instructions from your physical therapist or other health professional for stretching and strengthening exercises.
Stretching exercises
are controlled stretches that prevent
tennis elbow
stiffness and
tendon
shortening. Gently bend, straighten, and rotate your wrist. If you have increasing pain, slow down or stop the exercises.
After the pain has decreased and your flexibility has improved, you may do
strengthening exercises
with light hand weights that are less than 2 lb (0.9 kg). Weights can be increased gradually.
A rowing machine (ergometer) can simultaneously stretch and strengthen the muscle around the elbow. Consult a sports trainer or physical therapist before using a rowing ergometer. Improper form can cause back or neck strain.
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Current as of:
March 2, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
David Bardana MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Current as of: March 2, 2020
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & David Bardana MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine