Elbow
Elbow pain that limits your grip has a solution that's more than rest.
Tennis elbow is a common overuse injury of the forearm extensor tendons — most often in non-tennis players. It responds well to a structured loading and grip-strengthening programme.
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Common symptoms
- —Pain on the outer elbow, especially gripping or lifting
- —Weakness with everyday tasks: opening jars, pouring kettles
- —Tenderness to touch on the lateral epicondyle
- —Pain extending down the forearm
Common causes
- —Overuse of forearm extensor muscles in repetitive tasks
- —Sudden increase in grip-intensive activity (racquet sports, gym)
- —Poor ergonomic setup during desk work
- —Weakness of shoulder and rotator cuff muscles creating downstream load
How Stance approaches tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia)
We use a graded isometric-to-isotonic loading progression for the wrist extensors, addressing both local tendon health and the shoulder and scapular strength that reduces forearm demand. Most patients recover fully without injections.
Relevant services
Pain & Injury Recovery
Assessment-led recovery for musculoskeletal pain — whether it's chronic, recurring, or from a specific incident. We find the root cause and build a targeted, progressive plan.
Sports Injury & Return to Sport
Injury-to-sport rehabilitation for recreational and competitive athletes. We don't just fix the injury — we test your readiness to return and make you more resilient than before.
Frequently asked questions
Should I get a cortisone injection?
Evidence shows that physiotherapy produces better long-term outcomes than corticosteroid injection. We recommend trying a structured loading programme first.
How long does tennis elbow take to resolve?
Most cases improve significantly in 6–12 weeks of structured loading. Full resolution can take 3–6 months.
Ready to find the root cause?
Our clinical team uses objective testing to build a personalised plan around your specific needs.
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