TENNIS ELBOW
Tennis Elbow
Lateral elbow pain is a common and often frustrating presentation amongst sports people and DIY enthusiasts alike. It has been historically termed tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis or more recently, extensor tendinosis.
Tennis elbow causes pain on the outside of the elbow when gripping with the hand. The tendon on the outside of the elbow is under considerable sheering stress during these activities. It is thought that this sheering mechanism compromises the blood flow to the tendon, leading – in time – to degeneration.
The goal of treatment is to promote healing of the injured tissue and resolve pain. At Fay Pedler Physiotherapy, our Physiotherapists use a combination of manual therapy, acupuncture and exercises to improve muscle dynamics. It is then essential to begin an eccentric strengthening programme to help the tendon to heal and prevent recurrence. Kinesiology taping can also be useful to support the tissue healing during treatment.
Back Pain
Back pain affects up to 85% of people at some time in their lives and is the most common disability in those of under 45 years of age.
Neck Pain
Pain in the neck and upper back is a common and sometimes debilitating problem. Neck pain can come from a number of disorders in the neck.
Knee Pain
Whether an an acute knee injury or gradually developed knee pain over time, we are experts in diagnosing and treating knee pain and injury.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder injuries are often the result of over-head or throwing sports and activities, repetitive or awkward lifting, or wear and tear.
Headaches
If you suffer from persistent or recurring headaches, it may be that your neck is the culprit (and you may not even have neck pain!).
Ankle Injury
One of the most common injuries is the sprained ankle, often occurring when you roll over on your ankle causing an injury to the lateral ligaments.