WHAT IS THE BEST EXERCISE FOR TENNIS ELBOW? A REVIEW BY DOCTORS

Expert opinion from Sai Kiran Kumar K

MBBS, MD · 9 years of experience · India

The best exercise for tennis elbow is elbow curls. The steps include put 1 foot in front of the other like stepping forward. Take an exercise band and place one end under the back foot and another end has to be held with your hand using the grip. Curl your arm towards the shoulder by pulling the band with your hand. Repeat this curl exercise around 10 times with three sets with both palms facing downwards and upwards alternatively.

Expert opinion from Afra Abdussamad

MBBS · 3.5 years of experience · India

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis. It is the of inflammation of the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon. It can be treated with rest, icepack, NSAIDS, or steroid injections to control the inflammation. Once the inflammation is subsided patients can do some exercises like fist clench, supination with a dumbbell, wrist extension, wrist flexion, towel twist, finger stretch etc.

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Expert opinion from Rajesh Mishra

MBBS · Less than a year of experience · India

Finger stretch with rubber band. Place a rubber band around your thumb and fingers, and slightly cup your hand. Grip. Downward wrist stretch. Wrist curl (palm up, palm down). Elbow curls (palm up, palm down). Forearm pull (optional). Forearm twist.

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