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Shockwave for Tennis and Golfer's Elbow in Cambridge
Tennis and Golfer's elbow manifests as pain at the outside or inside of the elbow. It is caused by inflammation (tendinitis) of the extensor or flexor tendons
Shockwave for Tennis and Golfer's elbow
Most elbow pain is caused by Inflammation of the tendons at the elbow. Although called 'tennis' or 'golfer's' elbow, it is normally caused by any repetitive activity that you have done recently or throughtout your life. This could include things like using the laptop or phone, sports or hobbies
Shockwave treats the tendons by causing biological changes within them leading to a reduction in inflammation and an increase in growth and repair by waking up repair cells inside the tendon.
Examination and Treatment- What to Expect
Your Chartered Physiotherapist will undertake a full examination and discuss your clinical diagnosis. It is important to examine you thoroughly to rule out any other causes.for your pain
If appropriate, and if you agree, you can have your first shockwave treatment there and then, Treatment takes 3-4 minutes. .
you will normally be given gentle strengthening exercises to do to help you to manage the symptoms long term and to help prevent recurrence