Rec Center Physical Therapy

Aches or Pains limiting your daily activities in life?

Physical Therapists have the most specialized education to improve quality of life without surgery or prescription drugs.

Consider our expert care at Rec Center Physical Therapy as your first line of defense to address any limitations you may be experiencing.

Your First Visit

• Allow at least 1 hour for the first visit
• Child care available
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early
• Bring insurance card and doctor's referral/order if applicable
• All patients under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
• Front row parking is available for our patients (next to handicapped parking)
• Bring or wear comfortable clothing to allow accessible treatment for your evaluation. (clinic may also provide you with clothing)

"Tennis" / "Golf" Elbow

Definition

Better known as Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis. It is an overuse injury of the elbow. It is a result of inflammation at the origin of the muscle extensor carpi radialis brevis.

Mechanism of Injury

It is an overuse injury of the elbow generally caused by repetitive use of the wrist extensors, or sustained power gripping. There is an imbalance secondary to muscle weakness and soft tissue flexibility.

Symptoms

Unilateral Symptoms:

• Gradual Onset
• Increased pain with activity
• Pain with grasping items (i.e. gallon of milk)
• Possible night pain
• Localized tenderness and palpation to the lateral aspect of the elbow
• Increased pain with wrist extended (especially when elbow extended)
• Decreased grip strength

Physical Therapy Intervention

Rec Center Physical Therapy can be the first line of defense for those suffering from tennis or golf elbow. Our goal is to decrease inflammation of this region through stretching and strengthening of the upper extremity musculature. Soft tissue mobilizations, cross friction massage, ASTYMT are utilized to increase flexibility. Modalities (ultrasound, Iontophoresis) are used to decrease inflammation. A tennis elbow strap is also issued to unload the muscle at the muscle origin of insertion.