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Item Lateral Epicondylitis & Home exercises treatment(2010-07-21) Alexander, Aimee MaldonadoLateral Epicondylitis or tennis elbow is a common injury among athletes (ie tennis players, golfers) and workers with occupational overuse. Patients usually complain of pain on the outer-part of the elbow with flexion of the hand at the wrist. While there are many therapies for pain relief used by providers, this pamphlet will teach patients effective at home exercises to perform for treatment.Item Tennis Elbow(2008-03-31) Shaw, DarcyTennis Elbow is a painful condition of the arm often caused by recurrent use for work or recreation. Based on the history and physical exam, a physician can make a diagnosis without use of imaging or tests. Treatment is important to prevent worsened pain and weakness. Options for therapy include rest and ice, braces, over-the-counter pain medication, stretching and strengthening exercises, and joint injections with steroids.Item Tennis Elbow: Diagnosis and Treatment(2010-10-29) Waibel, NathanLateral epicondylitis, commonly referred to as tennis elbow, is pain located along the outside of the elbow. Patients commonly have pain or tenderness on the outside of the elbow either with pressing on the area or with resisted wrist extension (or with both). This pamphlet describes lateral epicondylitis, including diagnosis, treatment and prevention.