Tennis elbow is a common condition caused by overuse of the forearm muscles and tendons, leading to pain on the outer side of the elbow. This condition is medically known as Tennis Elbow and often affects people involved in repetitive wrist movements such as sports, manual work, or computer use.
No, tennis elbow can affect anyone who performs repetitive wrist and forearm movements, including office workers, painters, plumbers, and cooks.
Most cases improve within 6 to 12 months with rest, physiotherapy, and activity modification. Chronic cases may require injections or surgery.
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection uses your own blood platelets to promote healing of the damaged tendon and reduce pain.
Yes, tennis elbow can recur if the repetitive activities that caused it are resumed without proper ergonomic changes and strengthening exercises.
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