Tennis elbow · Epping
Tennis elbow treatment in Epping.
Grip, lift, type. A tendon that needs progressive load, not rest and a strap. Assessed and rehabilitated by Accredited Exercise Physiologists, no referral needed.
30 minute assessment, $79 (normally $165). Unit 11, 58 Willandra Drive, Epping. Free parking. Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm.
Sound familiar?
How tennis elbow usually shows up.
If a few of these ring true, you are in the right place. None of them mean something is badly wrong, and all of them respond to the right plan.
- Pain on the outside of the elbow when you grip or lift
- Shaking hands, turning a door handle or pouring the kettle hurts
- Typing or using the mouse all day makes it ache
- It started after a burst of work with tools, gardening or racquet sport
- You have tried a brace, rest and anti-inflammatories without lasting change
- It has been there for months and is affecting work
Why it happens
What is usually going on.
Tennis elbow, or lateral elbow tendinopathy, is an overload of the wrist extensor tendons where they attach at the elbow. Most people who get it have never played tennis. Tradies, hairdressers, desk workers and gardeners are our usual clients. The tendon has been asked to do more than it was conditioned for, often with the shoulder and upper back not pulling their weight.
Tendons respond to load. Rest and a strap can ease the pain for a while, but the tendon does not get stronger sitting still. A graded strengthening program for the forearm, plus attention to the shoulder and how you work, gives the best long term result.
What we do
Assess, plan, retest. Numbers, not guesswork.
Every plan at Integral Movement starts with measurement on our force plates and strength testing, ends with a written program, and is retested at six weeks. One clinician, start to finish.
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Assess
Grip strength on both sides, the specific tendon tests, neck and shoulder contribution, and a look at how you work, lift or train.
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Load
Isometric holds to settle pain, then progressive wrist and forearm strengthening, with shoulder and upper back work in support.
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Return
A graded return to full grip and lifting demands at work or sport, with retesting of grip strength to guide progression.
What the research says
Evidence, in plain English.
We read the research so you do not have to. These are the findings that shape how we treat tennis elbow. Ask us for the papers at your visit.
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A JAMA trial (2013) found corticosteroid injection for tennis elbow led to worse outcomes and more recurrence at one year than placebo, while physiotherapy exercise improved recovery.
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Systematic reviews support progressive resistance exercise as the cornerstone of treatment for lateral elbow tendinopathy.
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Most cases resolve within a year with a structured program; a minority need further investigation and we will tell you if you are in that group.
Who you will see
Accredited Exercise Physiologists, not a rotating roster.
You see the same clinician start to finish. Brad Buisson and Dennis Belios lead the musculoskeletal and chronic condition work, with our dietitian and occupational therapist in the same clinic when the plan needs them. Meet the team →
Funding
Medicare care plans, NDIS, DVA, WorkCover, TAC.
Private clients pay on the day and claim private health extras where they have cover. With a GP Chronic Disease Management plan Medicare rebates up to five allied health visits a year. We are a registered NDIS provider and bill DVA, WorkCover and TAC directly for accepted claims. Not sure what applies? Call and we will work it out.
Epping and Melbourne's north
Tennis elbow help close to home.
Integral Movement is at Unit 11, 58 Willandra Drive, Epping, between Cooper Street and Edgars Road near the Northern Hospital, with free parking at the door. We see people with tennis elbow from Epping, South Morang, Mill Park, Wollert, Mernda, Lalor, Thomastown and across the City of Whittlesea. Home visits are available for NDIS, My Aged Care and DVA clients.
FAQ
Questions about tennis elbow
Should I get a cortisone injection?
The evidence says it is more likely to hurt than help at 12 months. We would rather start with loading and review in six weeks.
Do I need to stop work?
Usually not. We adjust how you grip, lift and pace the day while the tendon builds tolerance.
Is a brace worth it?
A counterforce brace can reduce pain for specific tasks in the short term. It is a tool, not the treatment.
How long does tennis elbow take to heal?
Improvement is usually noticeable within six to eight weeks of loading, with full recovery over three to six months depending on how long it has been there.
Is the assessment $79?
Yes. The 30 minute Tennis Elbow Assessment is $79.
Related
Often goes with it.
Shoulder pain
Reaching, lifting, sleeping on it.
Neck pain
Desk, driving, headaches and the odd wry neck.
Injury rehab and return to sport
Hamstring, calf and ankle injuries, stress reactions, tendon problems and the injuries that keep coming back.
Chronic and persistent pain
Pain that has lasted months or years, moved around, or never matched the scans.
Ready to get it sorted?
Unit 11, 58 Willandra Drive
Epping VIC 3076
ABN 73 674 529 241
Epping VIC 3076
ABN 73 674 529 241