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Physical Therapy for elbow problem (possibly tendonitis)
Has one had success with PT for elbow issues? I have had a painful non-dominant arm elbow for at least six months. I tried several things, but it’s not improving. An x-ray showed 100% normal w/o any arthritis. (I am 69 years old.). My new year’s resolution is to start in PT.
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What is the diagnosis? If it is tendonitis PT can be very helpful, especially if you combine it with correcting whatever actions are causing the irritation.
My ortho doctor also instructed me to wear a wrist brace while sleeping. This sounds crazy, but it works. We often flex our wrist while sleeping (think curling up or tucking hand under cheek) placing stress on the elbow. Keeping the wrist straight eases that. Here is an explanation of how it works.
Tennis Elbow – New Treatments for A Common Problem https://share.google/HfwXY3hET77RkwuZG
@barbaradh I've had lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, in both arms. I found PT to be very helpful but I had to be patient. I went to my PT appointments and did the home exercises. The pain slowly went away over a period of about 6 months. I've worked with many different PTs over the years for a variety of injuries. The best results have been with a PT who problem solves with me. The PT asks me lots of questions of what I feel I can and cannot do on a daily basis because of the pain and this occurs at every appointment. I was consistent in doing the home exercises.
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What you continue doing on your own is the most likely to lead to relief.
I used ice and topical Voltaren gel after golf for avoiding flare ups.
I found the Velcro strap worn above the elbow for golf very helpful.