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Tennis elbow - Prevention

Alternative Names

Epitrochlear bursitis; Lateral epicondylitis; Epicondylitis - lateral

Prevention:

Maintain good strength and flexibility in the arm muscles or avoid repetitive motions. Rest the elbow when flexion and extension is painful. An ice pack applied to the outside of the elbow after repetitive motion may help alleviate symptoms.

  • Reviewed last on: 9/26/2006
  • Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.