Tennis and golfer's elbow, tendinitis, ligament injuries and post-fracture rehabilitation.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Pratik Khaire (PT), BPT, COMT, CDNT, CDCT, CIAFMT · Last reviewed 2026-08-16
Why this happens: Tendons on the outside of the elbow become irritated from repetitive gripping or wrist extension, not just from tennis.
How physiotherapy helps: Physio uses progressive loading exercises and manual therapy to reduce pain and rebuild tendon strength.
Why this happens: Tendons on the inside of the elbow become irritated from repetitive gripping or wrist flexion.
How physiotherapy helps: Physio uses targeted strengthening and load management to relieve pain and restore function.
Why this happens: Overuse or repetitive strain irritates and inflames the elbow tendons.
How physiotherapy helps: Physio uses progressive loading and manual therapy to calm irritation and rebuild capacity.
Why this happens: The fluid-filled cushion at the tip of the elbow becomes inflamed from direct pressure or repetitive leaning.
How physiotherapy helps: Physio reduces inflammation and addresses habits or activities contributing to the irritation.
Why this happens: Reduced movement after injury or immobilisation restricts the elbow's normal range of motion.
How physiotherapy helps: Physio restores movement through hands-on mobilisation and a graded stretching program.
Why this happens: Elbow ligaments are sprained or torn, often from a fall or repetitive throwing-type stress.
How physiotherapy helps: Physio protects the healing ligament while restoring strength, movement and stability.
Why this happens: Muscles around the elbow are overstretched or overworked from overuse or sudden load.
How physiotherapy helps: Physio guides pain relief and a progressive strengthening program for safe return to activity.
Why this happens: Wear and tear of the elbow joint cartilage leads to pain, stiffness and reduced movement.
How physiotherapy helps: Physio focuses on maintaining mobility and strengthening supporting muscles to manage symptoms.
Why this happens: Repetitive throwing, racquet or gripping sports place high demand on the elbow's tendons and ligaments.
How physiotherapy helps: Physio combines injury-specific treatment with sport-specific strengthening for a safe return to sport.
Why this happens: After an elbow fracture heals, the joint is often stiff and the surrounding muscles weak from a period of immobilisation.
How physiotherapy helps: Physio guides a careful, progressive program to restore movement and strength safely.
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This information is educational and general in nature, and does not replace an in-person assessment. If you're experiencing severe pain, sudden weakness, numbness, or symptoms after significant trauma, please seek medical attention promptly.