Non-Surgical Orthopedics

Tennis Elbow Treatments

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OVERVIEW

ABOUT TENNIS ELBOW TREATMENT

Tennis elbow affects plenty of people who've never picked up a racket. It comes from repeated gripping and wrist motion, which covers a whole lot of jobs, hobbies, and daily tasks. The pain sits on the outside of the elbow and pipes 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 the way they should. Here's the trap people fall into. Resting it feels like the obvious fix, and it does settle things for a stretch, but rest alone leaves the tendon weak. You get back to normal, the pain comes back. Tendons rebuild through controlled loading, not by sitting still. Our team works out what's overloading yours, then builds it back the way tendons actually respond to.

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Call Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Phoenix, AZ, or drop a request through the online form if that's simpler. Someone on our team grabs a time, handles your questions, and tells you what to expect at the first visit.

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A cranky elbow tendon rarely settles fast. At our Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ. The plan shifts as the tendon settles and gets stronger.

FOLLOW UP

WE CALL TO CHECK IN

Check-ins keep progress steady. At our Phoenix clinic, we track how the pain and grip are trending and adjust the loading so the relief holds.

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I have had a great experience with Dr. Patrick O’Brien . He is very thorough and takes time to explain the detail of every step in each exercise. I also appreciate that each office visit is truly one on one with him. And most importantly -after just one very first session- I felt tremendous relief from lower back pain that had been bothering me for 2 months. I’m grateful for his expertise and highly recommend him.

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Patrick and the team are outstanding! They are very skilled in their field; they incorporate practices that root out the pain or discomfort; they do a great job of crafting programs and exercises to solve the symptoms being experienced; their customer service is excellent; and, their facility is perfect for the individualized care a person wants. I'm so glad I found them for my particular issues, and I highly recommend them.

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This is my 2nd stint at rehab with Dr Patrick. He’s very knowledgeable and works with you 1 on 1. I would never go to a cookie cutter P/T clinic ever again. I recommend him without reservation.

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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.

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.

"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."

Josh Adams

MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
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"When an athlete gets injured, a team of doctors and therapists evaluates them, orders imaging, and decides the best path forward. If surgery is needed, they go straight to surgery; if not, they get condition-specific physical therapy and targeted injections to speed healing. This is the same process pro athletes use to get back on the field quickly—and at Modern, you can access that same level of care for the same cost as any other physical therapy clinic." - Josh Adams

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What sets MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE apart is that our physical therapists and orthopedists utilize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. That means care is guided by what we can actually see, not guesswork.

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