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Simple Exercises for Tennis Elbow

Wrist Curl (Palm up, Palm down)

You need a table and a dumbbell or exercise band to perform this workout.

Steps:

  • Extend your forearm on the table with your palm facing upward.
  • Place a dumbbell or exercise band across your palm for resistance.
  • Use your other (unaffected) hand to pull the wrist back toward your body.
  • Hold this position for five seconds and gently retreat to the original position.
  • Repeat the entire course with your palm facing down while holding a dumbbell or exercise band.
  • Repeat each exercise up to 10 times for three sets.

Elbow Curls (Palm up, Palm down)

You need a dumbbell, barbell, or exercise band for this activity.

Steps:

  • Place one foot in front of the other.
  • Step over one end of an exercise band under your back foot, and hold the other end with your hand using one of two grips.
  • Slowly pull the band up with your hand and curl your arm toward your shoulder.
  • You can replace your exercise band with a barbell or dumbbell.

References:

[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/symptoms-causes/syc-20351987

[2] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tennis-elbow/causes/

[3] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/symptoms-causes/syc-20351987#:~:text=Occupation.,Certain%20sports.

[4] https://www.knoxorthopedic.com/f-s-t-cure-tennis-elbow-lateral-epicondylitis/#:~:text=Common%20Signs%20and%20Symptoms%20of%20Tennis%20Elbow&text=The%20symptoms%20are%20often%20worsened,a%20wrench%2C%20or%20shaking%20hands.

[5] https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/tennis-elbow-lateral-epicondylitis

[6] https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0915/p849.html