Stretching and strengthening exercises for tennis elbow
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Stretching and strengthening exercises for tennis elbow
Follow instructions from your physical therapist or other health professional for stretching and strengthening exercises.
Stretching exercises 
are controlled stretches that prevent tennis elbow stiffness and tendon shortening. Gently bend, straighten, and rotate your wrist. If you have increasing pain, slow down or stop the exercises.
After the pain has decreased and your flexibility has improved, you may do strengthening exercises with light hand weights that are less than
A rowing machine (ergometer) can simultaneously stretch and strengthen the muscle around the elbow. Consult a sports trainer or physical therapist before using a rowing ergometer; improper form can cause back or neck strain.
Credits
| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Denele Ivins |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery |
| Last Updated | February 14, 2007 |
| Last updated: | February 14, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Monica Rhodes |
| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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