Tennis Elbow Treatment
Whether you’ve recently developed tennis elbow or have been struggling with ongoing elbow pain for months, our team at Winston Hills Physiotherapy provides personalised treatment programs designed to reduce pain, restore strength, and help you return to work, sport, and daily activities with confidence.
We focus on evidence-based rehabilitation to address the underlying causes of tennis elbow — helping you recover safely and prevent symptoms from returning.
What Is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylalgia or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition involving irritation and overload of the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow. These tendons are responsible for helping control wrist and hand movements, particularly gripping and lifting activities.
Despite the name, tennis elbow is not limited to tennis players. It commonly affects people who perform repetitive gripping, lifting, typing, tool use, gym training, racquet sports, or manual work.
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Common Symptoms Of Tennis Elbow
• Pain or tenderness on the outside of the elbow
• Pain when gripping, lifting, or carrying objects
• Weakness in the forearm or hand
• Discomfort during twisting movements such as opening jars or turning door handles
• Pain that may spread into the forearm or wrist
• Stiffness or irritation after repetitive activity
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How Does Tennis Elbow Occur?
Tennis elbow develops when the tendons on the outside of the elbow are repeatedly overloaded beyond their current capacity. Over time, this can lead to irritation, pain, and reduced tolerance to activity.
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Common Causes Of Tennis Elbow
Repetitive Gripping Activities - Frequent gripping or hand use during work, sport, or gym training can place excessive strain through the forearm tendons.
Racquet Sports - Tennis, pickleball, squash, and other racquet sports may overload the elbow, particularly with poor technique or sudden increases in training volume.
Manual Work - Trades, construction work, gardening, and repetitive lifting tasks commonly contribute to tendon irritation around the elbow.
Gym & Strength Training - Exercises involving repetitive pulling, gripping, or wrist extension may aggravate symptoms if load progression is too rapid.
Poor Load Management - A sudden increase in activity levels, training intensity, or repetitive tasks without adequate recovery can contribute to tendon overload.
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Tennis Elbow Treatment Tailored To Your Recovery
​​At Winston Hills Physiotherapy, we guide patients through every stage of tennis elbow rehabilitation using structured treatment plans and progressive strengthening programs.
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Pain Management & Early Rehabilitation - In the early stages, treatment focuses on reducing pain and irritation while maintaining movement and function. This may include activity modification, hands-on treatment, taping or bracing, and specific exercises.
Progressive Strengthening - Tendons respond best to gradual, progressive loading. We provide targeted exercise programs designed to improve tendon capacity, forearm strength, and grip tolerance over time.
Workplace & Activity Modification - For many people, symptoms are aggravated by work or repetitive daily tasks. We help identify contributing factors and provide strategies to reduce unnecessary strain while remaining active.
Return To Sport & Gym Training - For sporting and active individuals, rehabilitation includes progressive return-to-sport planning, strength testing, and guidance around training loads to minimise the risk of recurrence.
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Why Choose Winston Hills Physiotherapy?
✔ Individualised rehabilitation programs
✔ Evidence-based physiotherapy care
✔ Strength and conditioning approach
✔ Clear rehabilitation milestones
✔ Access to sophisticated VALD equipment
✔ Ongoing progress tracking
✔ Focus on long-term recovery and prevention
Our physiotherapists work closely with you throughout your recovery to ensure treatment is specific, measurable, and aligned with your goals and lifestyle.
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What To Expect
Initial Assessment
This begins with a detailed assessment of your elbow pain, including discussion around your work, sport, gym, or daily activities that may be contributing to symptoms. We also discuss your goals, previous injuries, and any concerns you may have.
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Your physiotherapist will perform a thorough hands-on assessment including elbow movement, grip strength, forearm strength, and testing of movements that reproduce symptoms.
All initial assessments include part treatment such as exercise so there is no delay in beginning your rehabilitation.
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Personalised Rehabilitation Plan
We provide everyone with a structured treatment and exercise program tailored to their symptoms, lifestyle, and recovery goals. Tendon rehabilitation often requires progressive loading over time, so having a clear plan is important for long-term success.
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Progressive Strength Training
Successful tendon rehabilitation requires gradual exposure to appropriate loading. We prescribe targeted exercises designed to improve tendon capacity, grip strength, forearm endurance, and upper limb control.
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Return To Activity Guidance
Whether your goal is returning to work, the gym, tennis, golf, or everyday activities without pain, we provide ongoing guidance and treatment progression to help you return confidently and safely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does tennis elbow go away on its own?
Some cases can improve with time, however symptoms often persist if the underlying tendon overload is not addressed properly. Physiotherapy can help guide recovery and reduce the likelihood of ongoing pain.
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How long does tennis elbow take to recover?
Recovery time varies depending on the severity and duration of symptoms. Many people improve over several weeks to months with appropriate rehabilitation and load management.
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Should I stop exercising if I have tennis elbow?
Not necessarily. Complete rest is often not required and may even slow recovery. In most cases, we modify activities and guide you toward exercises that help improve tendon capacity safely.
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Can tennis elbow become chronic?
Yes. Tendon pain can persist for long periods if aggravating activities continue without appropriate rehabilitation. Early treatment and progressive strengthening can help reduce this risk.
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Do I need a brace for tennis elbow?
Some people find temporary relief using an elbow strap or brace during aggravating activities. Your physiotherapist can help determine whether this is appropriate for your condition.
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Start Your Tennis Elbow Rehabilitation Today
If you’re experiencing tennis elbow pain or ongoing forearm discomfort, Winston Hills Physiotherapy can help guide your recovery with structured, evidence-based care.
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Book your appointment today and begin your recovery journey.