elbow pain

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   Our user asked: "i injured my right elbow shoveling and scraping a few inches of slush and ice off my driveway for a couple of hours on dec. 2. i had pain all down my triceps and into my lateral epicondyle. now the epicondyle seems to be enlarged/swollen and there is still pain there (the triceps is more or less fine now), especially when i lift things with my arm extended. it is also painful when i play tennis, particularly with my one-handed backhand. i have never had tennis elbow. i have an appointment to see an orthopedic surgeon on jan. 19, but in the meantime, what can i do? i've been icing and taking a lot of advil. i'm on a tennis team and have to play twice a week, and have a windsurfing vacation in mid-feb. planned, so need to fix this asap!! thanks"

Ask a PT Response: "Sounds like you may have sustained a repetitive stress injury from the shoveling. From what you describe there is a strong possibility that you could have developed lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). For my patients with this condition I would generally have them rest and avoid activities which aggravate their condition ie. tennis, shoveling. Besides icing and anti-inflammatories, strength training and stretching are commonly performed by my patients as well. Examples of some of these exercises can be found on http://www.cyberpt.com/cptcondtrt4tenelbow.asp. Best of luck with your recovery!"

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	Our user asked: "i injured my right elbow shoveling and scraping a few inches of slush and ice off my driveway for a couple of hours on dec. 2. i had pain all down my triceps and into my lateral epicondyle. now the epicondyle seems to be enlarged/swollen and there is still pain there (the triceps is more or less fine now), especially when i lift things with my arm extended. it is also painful when i play tennis, particularly with my one-handed backhand. i have never had tennis elbow. i have an appointment to see an orthopedic surgeon on jan. 19, but in the meantime, what can i do? i've been icing and taking a lot of advil. i'm on a tennis team and have to play twice a week, and have a windsurfing vacation in mid-feb. planned, so need to fix this asap!! thanks" Ask a PT Response: "Sounds like you may have sustained a repetitive stress injury from the shoveling. From what you describe there is a strong possibility that you could have developed lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). For my patients with this condition I would generally have them rest and avoid activities which aggravate their condition ie. tennis, shoveling. Besides icing and anti-inflammatories, strength training and stretching are commonly performed by my patients as well. Examples of some of these exercises can be found on http://www.cyberpt.com/cptcondtrt4tenelbow.asp. Best of luck with your recovery!"

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