Non-Surgical Orthopedics

TENNIS ELBOW TREATMENT

Serving the Tucson, AZ Area including Oro Valley, Catalina Foothills and beyond.

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OVERVIEW

ABOUT TENNIS ELBOW TREATMENT

A sharp ache on the outside of the elbow can turn small tasks into a struggle. Shaking hands, opening a jar, or gripping a coffee mug suddenly hurts in a way it never did before. Tennis elbow develops when the tendons attaching to the outer elbow become irritated from repetitive gripping or wrist motion, whether from a racquet sport, gardening, typing, or manual work. Rest alone rarely fixes it, since the irritated tendon needs guided treatment actually to heal.

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Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Tucson, AZ treats tennis elbow with a combination of hands-on therapy, targeted strengthening, and advanced imaging to confirm exactly which tendon is affected. Our team builds a plan around your daily demands, whether you are returning to a sport or just trying to carry groceries without wincing.

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REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

Scheduling is simple. Call our Tucson office or send a quick request online, and our staff walks you through what your first visit looks like before you arrive.

DIAGNOSE

EXAM & IMAGING

Your therapist checks grip strength, range of motion, and the exact location of your pain, often paired with diagnostic ultrasound to see the irritated tendon directly instead of guessing.

TREATMENTS

CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM

Treatment may include hands-on soft tissue work, stretching, and a gradual strengthening program for the forearm and wrist. Your plan shifts as your tendon heals, so progress does not stall.

FOLLOW UP

WE CALL TO CHECK IN

Follow-up calls track how your elbow is responding between visits. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Tucson, AZ, we adjust your plan so relief holds, not just for a week.

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Testimonials for
The MODERN Approach

At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.

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Surgeries Avoided

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Orthopedic Experts

Great physical therapist with a great touch. Love this place

Jane D.
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Professional and well run. I have used their services for several issues and am very happy with the care I received. Would definitely choose them for any future PT needs.

Leonard N.
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Amazing professional treatment. They always take care of my injuries and resolve them, without dragging it with never ending visits. Best therapists in town! Thank you!

Fabian M.

What Are You Experiencing?

You don’t have to have it all figured out by yourself. Most people just know that it hurts, not how to fix it. That’s enough. Fill out this simple form and let us know in your own words how it’s hurting. We’ll take a look and then give you a call in order to take you through what may be happening and how we may be able to help.

LOW HIGH

SEVERE PAIN

If your pain is severe and you cannot manage it, don’t wait. Call 911 or come directly to your local hospital. Attend to the emergency first. When you are in a place of safety and ready, we will have follow-up care and recovery available.

MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT

This type of pain will interfere with daily life. Sometimes it’s a sharp, aching type, sometimes it’ll just be a dull sensation. Either way, however, it’s a good idea to pay attention to it. Take note of how it feels, and we can go from there in figuring out what’s going on.

MINOR PAINS & ACHES

Even tiny aches add up. That sore back, muscle pains, or that pesky hurt you keep postponing do matter and could ruin your day. Let us in on what you’ve noticed, and we’ll collaborate to keep things from escalating.

Quick Diagnosis Form

Answering Your Questions

What causes tennis elbow?

Tennis elbow comes from repeated strain on the tendons connecting the forearm muscles to the outer elbow. It develops from repetitive gripping or wrist motion, common in racquet sports, but also in gardening, painting, plumbing, and desk work involving a mouse or keyboard.

Do I need to stop playing sports or working to recover?

Not always. Many patients continue modified activity while working through therapy. Your provider identifies which movements aggravate the tendon and helps you adjust technique or workload so healing continues without a complete stop to your routine.

How is tennis elbow diagnosed?

Diagnosis starts with a hands-on exam checking grip strength and pain location, often confirmed with diagnostic ultrasound. Seeing the tendon directly helps our team rule out other causes and target treatment to the exact area involved.

How long does tennis elbow treatment take?

Recovery timelines vary based on how long the tendon has been irritated and how consistently you follow your program. Many patients see steady improvement over several weeks of therapy paired with at-home exercises.

Can tennis elbow come back after treatment?

It can if the original strain pattern returns without changes to grip technique or workload. Part of your plan includes strengthening and movement guidance designed to lower the chance of the same tendon flaring up again.

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

Josh Adams

MODERN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE
CEO

"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

Without Advanced Imaging

Your PT

is Operating Blindly.

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY

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.

ADVANCED IMAGING + TREATMENT = MODERN

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