Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis — usually resolves with progressive loading.
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a tendinopathy of the wrist extensor tendons at the outer elbow. Most cases respond well to a combination of progressive loading exercises, manual therapy, and activity modification — rest alone rarely fixes it.
Understanding
What is Tennis Elbow?
Despite the name, most patients don't play tennis — gardening, computer work, painting, and other repetitive gripping activities are more common triggers. The pain is from degenerative changes in the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon.
Our PT Approach
How we treat Tennis Elbow
Evidence-based treatment progressed at your pace, with the goal of durable improvement — not just short-term symptom relief.
Typical Recovery Timeline
Most cases resolve in 8–16 weeks of consistent loading work.
Therapists who treat Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow — FAQs
Should I rest the elbow completely?
No. Calibrated loading is the proven treatment. We modify activities that aggravate symptoms but actively load the tendon throughout recovery.
Should I get a cortisone injection?
Often provides short-term relief but doesn't fix the underlying tendinopathy — pain usually recurs without rehab. We coordinate with the Axis Orthopedic team if injection seems appropriate alongside PT.
Get expert PT for Tennis Elbow
One-on-one care with a doctor of physical therapy. Same-week new patient slots typically available.