Lateral Elbow Pain

Physiotherapy for Lateral Elbow Pain (Tennis Elbow)

Snippet: Lateral elbow pain—often referred to as Tennis Elbow—is one of the most common overuse injuries affecting the forearm tendons. Our physiotherapy team provides targeted, evidence-based treatment to reduce pain, restore strength, and help you return to daily activities or sport without discomfort.

What Is Lateral Elbow Pain (Tennis Elbow)?

Lateral elbow pain, or lateral epicondylalgia, occurs when the tendons that extend the wrist and fingers become overloaded and irritated. Repetitive gripping, lifting, computer work, or sport can all trigger this condition—not just tennis.

Common Symptoms We Assess

• Sharp or aching pain on the outside of the elbow

• Pain with gripping, lifting, twisting or opening jars

• Weakness in the wrist or hand

• Stiffness through the forearm

• Pain that increases with repetitive tasks at work or sport

How Physiotherapy Helps Tennis Elbow

Our physiotherapists provide a structured approach to reduce pain and improve tendon capacity. Treatment is personalised to your activity level, work demands and sport.

Our Treatment Approach Includes:

• Comprehensive Assessment
  Identifying overload patterns, tendon irritability, biomechanical issues, strength deficits and contributing neck/shoulder factors.

• Manual Therapy
  Soft-tissue release, joint mobilisation and trigger point work to reduce tension in the forearm musculature.

• Exercise Rehabilitation
  Progressive strengthening of the wrist extensors, forearm muscles, grip strength and shoulder stability.
  Eccentric and isometric loading is a key, evidence-based component for tendon recovery.

• Load Management & Ergonomic Advice
  Tailored advice for work tasks, sport technique, lifting habits and reducing repetitive strain.

• Bracing or Strapping (If Required)
  Counterforce bracing or kinesiology taping to support tendon load during early recovery.

Areas We Treat for Lateral Elbow Pain

To fully address the cause of Tennis Elbow, we assess and treat all contributing regions:

• Lateral elbow tendon structures (ECRB, extensor tendon complex)

• Forearm musculature (extensor-supinator group)

• Wrist biomechanics and grip strength

• Shoulder and scapular stability

• Neck and upper-thoracic mobility

• Posture and ergonomic loading patterns

Why Choose Our Clinic for Tennis Elbow Physiotherapy?

• Evidence-based tendon rehabilitation

• Sports and workplace injury expertise

• Hands-on treatment plus structured strengthening

• Clear progression plan and long-term prevention strategies

• Support for athletes, tradies, office workers and anyone with overuse elbow pain

Physiotherapy helps address the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Start Your Recovery Today

If elbow pain is affecting your sport, work or daily tasks, physiotherapy can help you regain strength, function and comfort.

Book your assessment today and begin your tailored elbow rehabilitation plan.