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Epicondylitis

When a patient gets into a physical therapy program within 24 hours of their injury,
over 95% will be able to return to normal activities in 3-5 days.

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I started physical therapy for my elbow, bicep, and shoulder. Prior to that I had been seeing another therapist and just wasn’t getting any results. After seeing Steve and his staff it wasn’t very long before I started noticing a difference. During my treatment I have been able to continue climbing and lifting which was different from the other therapist. I have been really impressed with Steve and his staff. They have been great to me. I now feel like I can really start training again and getting after it again.

Jarel
Provo, UT

Epicondylitis is the most common reason that people see their doctors for elbow pain. It can pop up in people of any age, but it’s most common at about age 40. Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis usually develops over time. Repetitive motions — like gripping a racket during a swing — can strain the muscles and put too much stress on the tendons. The symptoms of medial or lateral epicondylitis include pain and tenderness at the medial or lateral epicondyles, where the tendons attach. The pain may also radiate into the upper or lower arm. Although the damage is in the elbow, pain is usually exacerbated by doing things with your hands.

Epicondylitis may be aggravated by:

Lifting something
Making a fist or grip an object
Opening a door or shaking hands
Raising your hand or straightening your wrist

At Orrock/ Mendenhall Sports Medicine, not only do we use conventional therapy of modalities, functional stretching, and functional strengthening, we also seek to find the true cause of the irritation and improve the biomechanical realm of the activity. All 3 offices are also certified in ASTYM, a treatment that is particularly effective on chronic tendonitis injuries.

To maximize your chances for optimal recovery, often a physician will suggest you consult with us to evaluate and modify your treatment and exercises to meet your specific needs.

Click Here to learn stretches and exercises for your upper body.