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Treatment for Epicondylitis

  • Stretching is a very important part of your treatment.
  • It is a way you can help yourself get better, however you may feel some pain or pulling.
  • Remember stretching is passive and you should not contract the muscle on the side you are stretching.
  • Stretching should be done even after the pain has resolved especially before & after activities.
  • Full pain relief may take a long time and 6 months is not unusual.

Lateral Epicondylitis Stretching

EpicondylitisPIC.gif (32482 bytes) 1.    Elbow in full extension
2.    Stretch ____ times
3.    Do ____ sets per day
4.    Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds

*  It is important to lift with the palm up and elbow flexed if possible.

* Use the counter force strap

Medial Epicondylitis Stretching

EpicondylitisPIC2.gif (38492 bytes) 1.    Elbow in full extension
2.    Stretch ____ times
3.    Do ____ sets per day
4.    Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds

* Use the counter force strap

 


Counterforce Strap

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