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Tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis -- lat. epicondylitis lateralis humeri) is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender, usually as a result of a specific strain or overuse. Whilst it is called "tennis elbow", it should be noted that it is by no means restricted to tennis players. Anyone who does a lot of work involving lifting at the elbow or repetitive movements at the wrist is susceptible to the complaint. The condition was first described in 1883.[1] ...
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... Left untreated, tennis elbow can result in chronic pain. You may find the pain restricts your motion, and you may have pain when lifting or gripping objects or when opening doors. Avoiding using your ...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Initial treatment of tennis elbow usually involves self-care steps including rest, icing the area and use of acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory medications, su...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... Follow the instructions for P.R.I.C.E. (protect, rest, ice, compress, elevate): Protect your elbow from further injury by not using the joint. If a particular sport or work activity causes symptoms, y...
Source: MayoClinic
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