Tennis Elbow (cont.)

Medical Author:

Vikhyat Bebarta, MD

Coauthor:

Christopher Colwell, MD

Medical Editor:

Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM

Medical Editor:

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

Medical Editor:

James Ungar, MD

For tennis players:
- Adjust racquet size: Use a midsized racquet. The popular oversized racquets can put too much strain on the arm and increase the risk of injury.
- Loosen string tension: Higher string tension can increase the torque and vibration the arm experiences, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
- Adjust grip size: A grip too small or too large decreases your control of the racquet and increases your risk of injury.
- Check racquet material: Graphite racquets and nylon strings seem to decrease the torque and vibration the arm receives, thus reducing the risk of injury.
Overall:
- Ease into any repetitive motion activity around the house and at work and rest at the first sign of pain or soreness.
- Continue exercises for strength and flexibility even after your pain has gone away before engaging in tennis or other repetitive motion activities.