Tennis Elbow and Lateral Epicondylitis Therapy in Brooklyn, NY
TENNIS ELBOW · LATERAL ELBOW PAIN
Less pain with grip.
More room to move.
Lateral elbow discomfort can make lifting a bag, turning a key or using tools surprisingly difficult. Therapy aims to restore comfortable, useful arm function.
Request an appointmentUNDERSTANDING THE CONDITION
What you may
be noticing.
Lateral epicondylalgia, often called tennis elbow, commonly causes pain near the outside of the elbow that can worsen with gripping, lifting, repetitive wrist motion and carrying objects away from the body. Symptoms occur in athletes and non-athletes alike.
TREATMENT AT SOBROOK
How hand therapy
may help.
A therapist assesses load tolerance, wrist and forearm strength, functional mechanics and the activities that provoke discomfort. Treatment may involve graded strengthening, pacing, movement retraining, ergonomics and a home program. Splinting or supportive strategies may be considered when appropriate.
Persistent or worsening elbow pain, substantial loss of strength, swelling, injury-related symptoms or numbness should be medically evaluated. Not all lateral elbow pain comes from the same cause.
Explore Certified Hand Therapy ↗QUESTIONS
Frequently asked
questions.
Can I exercise with tennis elbow?
Exercise is often part of rehabilitation, but dosage matters. Your therapist can help gradually progress loading according to symptom response.
Is tennis elbow always caused by tennis?
No. Repeated gripping, lifting, tool use and other work or home activities can contribute to lateral elbow symptoms.
Let’s make a plan for your hands.
Talk with our team about your symptoms and daily goals.