Tennis Elbow

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Tennis Elbow

Valued Health Osteopathy, Bentleigh East

Osteopath Bentleigh East

If you have pain on the outside of your elbow, there are a few conditions that may be occurring, however a common cause is tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis).3 Tennis elbow is a painful condition affecting the tendinous tissue of the wrist extensor muscles at the lateral epicondyle near the elbow joint.1 

Tennis elbow is thought to result from overuse or repeated pressure on the tendons near the elbow joint, specifically the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) and extensor digitorum (ED) muscles.1, 2 A patient affected by tennis elbow may have pain around the lateral elbow, reduced forearm strength (i.e. weak grip, difficulty grasping/picking up objects), a dull ache at rest, and pain with using the wrist, hand and elbow during normal daily activities or sporting activities.1, 2

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At Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East our skilled Osteopaths treat a wide range of injuries including elbow pain. Osteopathic management of tennis elbow is aimed at reducing pain, increasing muscle strength and improving the quality of life of the patient.1 Avoiding actions that cause significant pain to the elbow is required initially, but complete inactivity or immobilisation should be avoided, as this might lead to muscle wasting, which compromises later rehabilitation.1 The Royal Australia College of General Practitioners also suggest that you remain active but avoid aggravating factors.3

Our Osteopaths use a hands-on approach for the treatment of elbow pain using techniques such as manipulation, soft tissue mobilisation, massage, stretching and specific strengthening exercises. Our Osteopaths may use taping or even braces in conjunction with your treatment plan. Further advice will also be given to you regarding ergonomic measures in the workplace, strengthening exercises for rehabilitation, and other helpful preventive advice to reduce the risk of elbow pain. 

So if you are experiencing elbow pain, make an appointment with one of our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy by booking online HERE or call (03) 9570 9061. 

All our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy are university trained allied health professionals who have completed a minimum of five years of university training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general medical diagnosis and osteopathic techniques. It is also a requirement that all our Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Osteopathy Australia (OA).

You do not need a referral to see one of our friendly Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy. We have a very good relationship with many surrounding doctors, other health practitioners and personal trainers in the local community in Bentleigh East and surrounding suburbs.

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  1. Lateral epicondylitis in tennis: update on aetiology, biomechanics and treatment, Thomas De Smedt, Andy de Jong, Wim Van Leemput, Dossche Lieven, Francis Van Glabbeek, Br J Sports Med. 2007 Nov; 41(11): 816–819, Published online 2007 July 6.
  2. Better Health Channel, Elbow pain, La Trobe University, Last updated August 2014. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/elbow-pain

  3. Health Direct, Tennis elbow, last updated February 2017, https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/tennis-elbow 

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About Tom McCormick

Dr. Tom McCormick (Osteopath) is the Director and Principal Osteopath at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East. Tom is a qualified Osteopath and Dry needling practitioner and is also a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. Tom has also completed further studies in optimal movement patterns with the FMS (Functional Movement Systems).Tom believes it is important to address the immediate issues causing pain, however feels it is equally important to improve his patient’s ongoing movement, tissue quality, muscle activation and muscle strength in order to optimize injury recovery and reduce the chance of re-aggravation. Since Tom graduated as an Osteopath he has had the opportunity to work both in Queensland and Victoria within private practice and has worked closely with sporting teams. Tom has suffered many injuries and complaints over the years due to his heavy interest in sport. From broken bones, torn cartilage, tendon and muscle injuries to even a double hernia repair, this is ultimately what led Tom into the health field. Tom has a hands on approach to healthcare by utilizing a broad range of techniques that are tailored specifically to each patient. Such techniques include mobilization, soft tissue massage, stretching, trigger point therapy, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation. Although Tom enjoys treating athletes, he also thrives on the sense of enjoyment that comes with helping his patients of all ages with many other injuries. Tom also has experience in treating headaches, back and neck pain, hip, knee and ankle injuries and shoulder and elbow pain. Here at Valued Health Osteopathy Tom will use his Osteopathic experience, coupled with his further training to assess, diagnose, rehabilitate and treat in order to get you moving better with less pain. Outside of work Tom loves to travel, watch plenty of sport, exercise and loves a good coffee.