Condition
Tennis & Golfer's Elbow
Tendon loading programmes for lateral and medial elbow pain.
Signs & symptoms
What it usually looks like
- Pain gripping
- Tender over the elbow bone
- Pain on wrist extension or flexion
- Worse after racquet or gym sessions
Symptoms overlap between injuries, which is why assessment starts with mechanism and load history rather than a scan. Treatment is then matched to the tissue that actually failed.
Rehabilitation timeline
Phase by phase
Week 1–2
Isometric grip loading, aggravator management.
Week 2–8
Heavy slow resistance for wrist and forearm.
Week 8–12
Sport-specific grip and racquet load.
Ongoing
Maintenance and technique review.
FAQs
Tennis & Golfer's Elbow — common questions
Should I rest completely?
No — complete rest deconditions the tendon. Load is adjusted, not removed.
Do braces work?
A counterforce brace can help symptoms while strength is rebuilt.
Get assessed for tennis & golfer's elbow
Book an assessment with Dr. Vikas Kumar in Noida, or send a message on WhatsApp for a quick response.