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Tennis elbow; not just a condition for athletes

What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that is characterised by pain in the outer aspects of the elbow. The injury typically comes about from overusing the elbow and wrist in activities that requires repetitive gripping or straightening of the wrist. Contrary to popular belief tennis elbow is more of a degenerative injury rather than and inflammatory injury. This indicates that using anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or cortisone injections may not be…

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Tennis Elbow

Have you ever come home from a long day of working on the tools or at your desk and noticed that the outer part of your elbow is quite sore? If this is something you experience regularly, you may be experiencing a condition known as tennis elbow. But how can I have tennis elbow if I don't play tennis? The name derives from the condition's prevalence among people who play tennis, but it can affect anyone. It's usually caused by…

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By hoppers_admin Article, News, Physio, Sporting, Work Injury

Repetitive Strain Injuries

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are a group of conditions affecting the most used joints in the body, mostly in the elbow, wrist and shoulder. These strains are mainly job related, and could happen to everyone from desk workers to tradespeople. The most common RSI’s are  Tennis Elbow: Pain and discomfort on the outside of the elbow, common in workers that sit at a desk typing/using mouse or tradespeople doing repetitive work with tools such as drills and hammers.   Carpal Tunnel: Pain across the front of the wrist. You can also…

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