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>> Tennis Elbow.

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You don't have to be a tennis
player to get tennis elbow.

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It's when the tendons in
the elbow become swollen.

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This swelling occurs when you
overuse the tendons while doing

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activities that require
repeating the same motion

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over and over.

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Although not as common,
a direct blow

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to the elbow can also raise your
chance of getting tennis elbow.

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Your elbow is where your
humerus, the large bone

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in your upper arm, meets
the radius and ulna,

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the 2 bones in your
lower arm, or forearm.

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On either side and slightly
in front of the point

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of your elbow, there are 2 bumps
called lateral epicondyles.

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The medical term for tennis
elbow is lateral epicondylitis.

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The elbow joint is held
together by muscles,

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ligaments, and tendons.

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Muscles in your forearm
run between your hand

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and fingers to your elbow.

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A group of these muscles are
attached to your lateral,

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or outer epicondyle, by tendons.

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If you overuse and cause
these tendons to swell,

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or damage your forearm muscles,
you can get tennis elbow.

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Tennis elbow is most
common in people

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between the ages of 30 and 50.

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But anyone can get
this condition

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by overusing the elbow.

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People who work with their
hands, like carpenters,

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plumbers, painters, butchers,
musicians, manicurists,

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dentists, cooks,
and autoworkers,

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are more likely to get it.

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So, too, are those
who participate

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in recreational activities like
tennis, racquetball, or fencing.

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Symptoms. Some of the
symptoms you might get

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with tennis elbow include: pain
or burning in the outer part

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of your elbow or forearm, and
decreased or weak grip strength.

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Your symptoms may get worse
when you use your elbow.

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Diagnosis.

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If you have symptoms
of tennis elbow,

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your healthcare provider
will do a physical exam

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and ask about your symptoms.

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Your provider may recommend
imaging studies like X-rays,

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ultrasound, or magnetic
resonance imaging, or M-R-I.

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An electromyography, or E-M-G,

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can help rule out
nerve problems.

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Blood tests can show if you
have an infection or arthritis.

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Treatment.

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Resting and stretching your
forearm muscles are the first

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steps in treating
your tennis elbow.

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Ice can be helpful
if you start it soon

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after you first notice
elbow pain.

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Using an elbow band or
wrist brace might also help.

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Over-the-counter
medicines like aspirin,

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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories
such as ibuprofen or naproxen,

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or other medicines as directed

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by your healthcare provider can
help relieve pain and swelling.

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If your symptoms don't improve,

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your healthcare provider
may inject your elbow

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with corticosteroids
or other medicines

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that reduce inflammation
and promote healing.

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If you continue to
have symptoms,

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surgery might be an option.

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Surgery can be done
arthroscopically,

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or during open surgery.

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During surgery, the surgeon
takes out the diseased

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or damaged tissue
and makes repairs.

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After surgery, your healthcare
provider may recommend

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physical therapy.

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Gentle stretches and exercises
will help strengthen your arm,

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improve movement,
and lower your risk

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of getting tennis elbow again.

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Talk with your healthcare
provider before getting back

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to your normal activities.

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Things to remember.

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You don't have to be a tennis
player to get tennis elbow.

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Tennis elbow can be caused
by overuse and stress

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on the tendons in your elbow.

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You may be able to relieve your
tennis elbow without surgery.

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What we have learned.

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Tennis elbow is an
overuse injury.

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True or false?

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The answer is true.

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It's when the tendons in
your elbow become swollen.

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This swelling usually occurs
when you do activities

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that overuse the tendons

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by repeating the same
motion over and over.

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Resting can delay
healing in tennis elbow.

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True or false?

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The answer is false.

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Resting and stretching your
forearm muscles are the first

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steps in treating
your tennis elbow.

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