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Possible Tendonitis
Hi, i have ongoing pain in my right elbow and it gets worse over the weeks and is now spreading i have regulary taken ibuprofen but is no help, based on my research i think i have tennis elbow and want to know what the best treatment is for it
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⢠Do elbow strengthening exercises
⢠Ball or sock squeeze
⢠Wrist deviation
⢠Wrist curls
⢠Do stretching exercises:-
⢠Forearm Rotation
⢠Begin with your elbow at your side and bent to 90 degrees . Turn your palm up and down as far as possible pain-free. Repeat 10 â 20 times.
⢠Elbow Extension
⢠Place your elbow on the edge of a bench or table . Straighten your elbow using your other hand until you feel a mild to moderate stretch pain-free. Repeat 10 â 20 times.
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In case of tennis elbow;
1. Conservative management with rest, medications and hot compression.
2. Intralesional corticosteroids and PRP can help.
3. Ultrasound therapy offers relief in addition to conservative management.
3. Lastly, surgical intervention for recurrent or replaced cases.
Next Steps
visit Orthopaedic surgeon for evaluation and management plan.
Health Tips
giving rest to affected limb is key to treatment .
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