Non-Surgical Orthopedics
TENNIS ELBOW TREATMENT
Serving the greater Pima County Area including Northwest Tucson, Marana, Sahuarita and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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ABOUT TENNIS ELBOW TREATMENT
Tennis elbow affects a lot of people who've never held a racket, and most who have it never played. It comes from repeated gripping and wrist motion, which covers a huge range of jobs, hobbies, and daily tasks. The pain lands on the outside of the elbow and speaks up when you grip something, turn a key, lift a mug, or shake a hand. What's really going on is that the tendons tying your forearm muscles to the elbow have gotten irritated and stopped healing right. Here's the trap. Resting it seems like the obvious move, and it does quiet things for a bit, but rest alone leaves the tendon weak. You get back to normal, and the pain comes back. Tendons rebuild through controlled loading, not by sitting idle. Our team works out what's overloading yours, then builds it back the way tendons actually respond to. It asks for some patience, since tendons are slow healers, but done right it settles for good.
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Reach Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Northwest Tucson, AZ by phone, or use the online form if that's easier for you. Our team lines up a time, takes your questions, and walks you through the first visit.
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A cranky elbow tendon rarely settles fast. At our Northwest Tucson clinic, treatment runs across several weeks, giving the tendon time to rebuild without being pushed too hard.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
We check your grip, how the elbow moves, and which motions reproduce the pain. That read confirms it's tennis elbow and points to what's overloading it.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
Care might mean progressive loading, eccentric strength work, or hands-on therapy at Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Northwest Tucson, AZ. The plan shifts as the tendon settles and gets stronger.
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WE CALL TO CHECK IN
Check-ins keep progress steady. At our Northwest Tucson clinic, we track how the pain and grip are trending and adjust the loading so the relief holds.
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The staff here is exceptional. Everyone I dealt with was very capable and very friendly. It's a terrific group of employees. And, I can guarantee that if I ever fall of of a ladder again, I'll know where to go!
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Excellent place! I had a rather unusual injury to my wrist, and it seemed I'd never use my hand again. At least not for much. These guys have worked a miracle. Very professional, competent people. Would recommend to anyone who needs physical therapy!
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What Are You Experiencing?
You may not know specifically what type of treatment you would require. What you do know is that you hurt, and right now that’s really what is most important. To better know how to serve you, please take a few minutes to fill out this brief form describing the discomfort or pain you are experiencing. With a clearer idea, we will contact you to discuss what may be occurring and how we may be able to assist.
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SEVERE PAIN
If you are experiencing severe or unbearable pain, don’t wait. Call 911 or proceed directly to your nearby hospital. When the emergency is treated, we will then be prepared to work together to assist you in gaining longer-term relief.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
Maybe your pain isn’t keeping you back, but it is making daily living a bit harder than it has to be. If it’s sharp, annoying, or keeps coming back, let us know what you’re dealing with. We can start together to investigate why it’s happening and how we can make it better.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Minor aches may not seem significant, but sometimes they are your body’s way of telling you it needs a helping hand. The stiffness, soreness, or occasional pains are great things to bring to our attention. Let us know what you’ve been experiencing, and we’ll point you in the direction of care that prevents small issues from turning into large ones.
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Answering Your Questions
How is tennis elbow different from golfer's elbow?
Mainly location. Tennis elbow hits the tendons on the outside of the elbow, golfer's elbow the inside. Both come from repetitive gripping and wrist motion and respond to similar loading-based treatment. The evaluation at Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Northwest Tucson, AZ confirms which one you have.
Does a strap or brace actually help?
A strap can take some pressure off the tendon and make daily tasks easier. It's a useful support, not a cure. The tendon still needs strengthening to recover, so a brace works best alongside the loading work rather than in place of it.
Should I rest my arm completely?
Usually not. Full rest leaves the tendon weak and the elbow stiff, so the pain returns when you get back to activity. Better to adjust which motions you do while controlled exercise loads the tendon in a way that helps it heal.
Why is it taking months to get better?
Tendons get very little blood flow, which is exactly what tissue needs to heal quickly. So they're slow by nature. A stubborn case can take months of steady work, and sticking with the loading past the point where pain fades is what makes it hold.
What if I don't do anything repetitive?
Most cases trace to some repeated gripping or wrist motion, even when it's not obvious. Typing, tools, lifting, gardening, carrying bags. We look at your daily activities to find the source, since changing it is often key to lasting relief.
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