Do I have tennis elbow? Learn how to tell TODAY in the comfort of your home. We discuss ways to know who is affected by this condition. This conditions is also known as lateral elbow pain, lateral epicondylitis or lateral epicondylagia.

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0:00 What is tennis elbow AKA lateral epicondylitis or lateral epicondylagia
0:36 Is this condition related to inflammation of the tendons?
2:22 Anatomy of region
3:32 What causes Tennis Elbow?
4:47 Differential Diagnosis- What other conditions can this be?
7:24 How does a physical therapist diagnosis tennis elbow?
8:37 Approaches to treatmen of tennis elbow
9:45 How to do a quick self test for tennis elbow at home

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What causes Tennis Elbow?

It is thought that this condition may be triggered by a series of injuries in younger individuals leading to microtears in the tendon over time and into middle age. With repetitive cycles of reinjury and rest actually causes a weakening of the tendon unit predisposing to progressively worse injuries depending on the demands of the individual. In response to chronic lateral epicondylitis a general weakness results in the upper extremity specifically the rotator cuff and scapula musculature. These strength deficits persist even after the patient no longer has subjective reports of pain. Most times this condition can resolve on its own but may take 12-18 months and is generally self-limiting. It has been shown this condition can resolve faster than waiting for it to resolve by the passage of time.


How is a diagnosis made by physical therapist?

A diagnosis is made by a history of the condition, pain location, wrist extensor or grip weakness and special testing that target the tissues of the common extensor tendon. In severe cases patients will have a loss of elbow extension. The special tests include the Cozen's test, Maudley's test, Thomsons Manoervre, Mills test and the chair test which is generally looking for pain provocation in the region of the patient's subjective complaints.

Chairs Test- Stand on the side of a chair with an armrest. Place both hands gripping chair with palm down with shoulder slightly narrow than shoulder width. Attempt to lift the chair with the upper extremities.

How does a person perform a Self Test for Tennis elbow?

We suggest using the following 3 criteria to make a judgement whether you may have a tennis elbow. We always suggest seeking a professional medical opinion but these tests will give you an idea on what you may be suffering from. First, you must have pain in the outside of the elbow in the area of the lateral epicondyle and possible referral along the extensor muscles bellies. Second, you should experience difficulty gripping or opening a jar or door. Last, you should have a positive Chair test which can be performed easily at home.


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