Tennis elbow is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender.
The condition is also know as lateral epicondylitis, lateral epicondylosis, or simply lateral elbow pain. According to the best available scientific evidence, tennis elbow is an idiopathic, self-limiting, enthesopathy, of middle age.
As with many other hand and arm conditions, speculative etiologies such as overuse, tennis, etc. have very limited scientific support and are likely overstated. It typically occurs between the ages of 35 and 60, resolves in about 1 year, and never returns. Whereas arthritis becomes universal with advancing age, lateral epicondylitis is rarely seen over age 70. The condition was first described in 1883.
Treatment
Non-specific palliative treatments include:
* Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin
* A counter-force brace or "tennis elbow strap".
* Heat or ice
Specific treatments with limited scientific support include:
* Local injection of cortisone and a numbing medicine
* Using a splint to keep the forearm and elbow still for 2 to 3 weeks
* Heat therapy
* Physical therapy
* Occupational therapy. Primarily for stretching and strengthening of the wrist extensor musculature.
* Pulsed ultrasound to break up scar tissue, promote healing, and increase blood flow in the area
* Extra-corporeal shock wave therapy. (lithotriptor)
* Botulinum Toxin
* Blood injection
* Sclerotherapy
* Accupuncture
Some Product about Tennis Elbow
Pro Series Tennis Elbow / Wrist Ice Pack Wrap
Product Description
Use on the elbow or wrist for problems such as tennis / golfers elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome and other overuse injuries. Great for use immediately after tennis matches, baseball games, volleyball tournaments and soccer games for relief from chronic tennis elbow pain and inflammation. This is one of our most popular items and should be kept in the gear bag of anyone who suffers from tennis elbow pain or pain from baseball pitching.
Product Details
Features
* Filled directly with ice
* Includes one ice bag
* Portable and durable for quick and immediate use
* Surrounds the entire knee with cold & compression
* Use on elbow or wrist
