Our Comprehensive Tennis Elbow Rehabilitation Program

1. Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

We begin with a detailed assessment to identify the exact cause and severity of your condition, including:

• Stage of the condition (acute or chronic)
• Muscle imbalance
• Grip strength issues
• Work or sports-related mechanical faults
• Posture and ergonomic factors
• Forearm and shoulder compensations

This thorough evaluation guides a fully personalized treatment plan.

2. Pain Relief Physiotherapy Techniques

To reduce inflammation, irritation, and discomfort, we use:

• Cryotherapy
• Ultrasound therapy
• TENS / IFT
• Laser therapy
• Soft tissue release
• Trigger point therapy
• Joint mobilizations (elbow–wrist–shoulder chain)

Goal: Reduce pain, relax tight structures, and accelerate tissue healing.

3. Taping for Tennis Elbow (Your Specialized Skill)

Kinesio-Taping or Rigid Taping is used to support and protect the injured tendon. Taping helps by:

• Reducing strain on the irritated tendon
• Offloading painful tissues
• Improving circulation
• Allowing pain-free movement
• Supporting the arm during sports or work
• Boosting confidence to use the arm normally

When do we use taping?

• During pain flare-ups
• During long hours of computer work
• For athletes during training
• For work tasks involving grip strength

Under your expertise, taping becomes a powerful bridge between pain and functional recovery.

4. Manual Therapy (Your Core Expertise)

We use specialized hands-on physiotherapy techniques such as:

• Myofascial release for wrist extensor muscles
• Cross-friction massage for the extensor tendon
• Graston / IASTM techniques
• Joint mobilizations of the elbow, wrist, and cervical spine
• Neural gliding for radial nerve irritation

These methods help:

• Reduce tissue adhesions
• Improve tendon healing
• Restore mobility
• Normalize biomechanics

5. Targeted Exercise Therapy (Most Crucial for Long-Term Recovery)

We create a structured, progressive exercise plan that includes:

Early Phase:

• Pain-free wrist extension exercises
• Isometric activation drills
• Gentle forearm stretches

Strengthening Phase:

• Eccentric wrist extensor strengthening
• Flexor–extensor muscle balancing
• Grip strengthening
• Shoulder and scapular stability work

Functional Phase:

• Activity training
• Sport-specific drills
• Workplace and posture retraining
• Return-to-work or return-to-sport planning

Exercise is the key to full recovery — and preventing future recurrence.

6. Ergonomics & Activity Modification (Your Unique Strength)

As a Preventive Physiotherapist, you help patients correct habits that strain the tendon, such as:

• Improper mouse & keyboard alignment
• Poor wrist posture during typing
• Incorrect device holding techniques
• Repetitive strain patterns
• Improper lifting technique
• High forearm load patterns

These corrections create major improvements in long-term recovery and elbow health.

7. Home Program & Follow-Up

We provide a complete home-based plan that includes:

• Daily exercise routine
• Do’s and Don’ts
• Workstation advice
• Self-release techniques
• Regular progress monitoring

This empowers patients to take control of their recovery.

When Should You Seek Help?

Seek physiotherapy if you experience:

• Pain lasting more than 7–10 days
• Difficulty gripping or lifting objects
• Pain spreading to the forearm or shoulder
• Pain during computer or desk work
• Recurring pain during sports

Early treatment prevents chronic tendon damage.

Why Choose Dr. Anil Sharma (The Physicare)?

With a strong background in:

• Ergonomics
• Workplace Physiotherapy
• Sports-Injury Management
• Taping & Manual Therapy
• Posture Correction

You offer a complete 360° recovery plan — combining immediate relief, long-term strengthening, and functional return.