Tenis Elbow

Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis

Posted on Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Lateral epicondylitis is a tendonitis commonly known as “tennis elbow”, although the majority of people with lateral epicondylitis have never played tennis. The condition causes pain on the outside portion of the elbow over a bony prominence named the lateral epicondyle. Pain occurs with activities such as grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting. As the process progresses, the pain [...]

Tennis Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis Athlete Elbow Injuries

Posted on Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Athletic injuries in the hand and wrist are often misdiagnosed and under treated for a variety of reasons. Chronic and overuse injuries often go untreated due to the athlete's reluctance to seek medical attention. This is because in many sports, the athlete can compensate with some of these injuries while this may be more difficult in weight bearing joints such as the knee and ankle. [...]