Never thought it would happen to me: tennis elbow

[Humbi_HTX]

That is a great idea i want to try as the ice did not help! Thanks

IMHO ice helps most right after exercise, but I did not find it to help long term, while heat seems like it works in the long term recovery.

I would apply hot water during the showers and focus on the elbow and the different connecting tissues and tendons around the area, as hot (without burning) as I could take it for as long as I could in the shower, and then while driving using the heat sleeve for good 15min-20min going to and back from work.

Even going to play tennis I would put the sleeve on while driving to the courts and warm it up.

 

[fullgarage]

Hello,

Now almost 5 months after my PRP shot, i'm still having pain on two specific positions when forcing it to the max i can - extension and ulnar deviation - that makes some tennis moves still painful, such as 1HBH slice and serve, rest being ok.

Any idea on how i can get rid of that ? Any specific exercise i can look for (doing already 30mn rehab a day, theaband, dumbbells, kettbells, streching...) ? Any advise ?



Thx and good recovery to all

 

[SystemicAnomaly]

Hello,

Now almost 5 months after my PRP shot, i'm still having pain on two specific positions when forcing it to the max i can - extension and ulnar deviation - that makes some tennis moves still painful, such as 1HBH slice and serve, rest being ok.

Any idea on how i can get rid of that ? Any specific exercise i can look for (doing already 30mn rehab a day, theaband, dumbbells, kettbells, streching...) ? Any advise ?



Thx and good recovery to all

Is that rehab on your own? If so, I’d highly recommend seeing a decent PT / physio.

What kind of tests did you have prior to your shots? MRI

 

[fullgarage]

Is that rehab on your own? If so, I’d highly recommend seeing a decent PT / physio.

What kind of tests did you have prior to your shots? MRI

One MRI prior the shot, one 3,5 months after: same results, some tears in the tendon over 1,5 cm of width.

Going to the PT every two weeks since the shot (and even months prior), but fair to say we’ve almost exhausted all types of exercices to be tried….

 

[SystemicAnomaly]

One MRI prior the shot, one 3,5 months after: same results, some tears in the tendon over 1,5 cm of width.

Going to the PT every two weeks since the shot (and even months prior), but fair to say we’ve almost exhausted all types of exercices to be tried….

Have you tried one of those compression straps that tennis players use for TE & GE. They can change the geometry of the forearm muscles to put less stress on the tendons.

You can also use these straps as a feedback mechanism. Adjust it so that it is snug, but not too tight, when the hand & wrist is relaxed. If you squeeze the racket handle too tightly or tighten up too much with wrist actions, the forearm strap can remind you to relax (if it starts feeling too tight).

A wrist brace may or may not help

 

[tennisandtennis]

Have you tried one of those compression straps that tennis players use for TE & GE. They can change the geometry of the forearm muscles to put less stress on the tendons.

You can also use these straps as a feedback mechanism. Adjust it so that it is snug, but not too tight, when the hand & wrist is relaxed. If you squeeze the racket handle too tightly or tighten up too much with wrist actions, the forearm strap can remind you to relax (if it starts feeling too tight).

A wrist brace may or may not help

Those things do nothing

 

[Tmano]

Those things do nothing

I think they might help depinding of the severity of the TE injury. If it's bad i came to the sad conclusion nothing really helps.
So i might be selling 2 DR 98 in the next moth or so if i don't get better.

 

[SystemicAnomaly]

Those things do nothing

Perhaps they did nothing for you but I found them useful -- particularly as a feedback device (as I described). Many do find them useful. They are often recommended by doctors and physios / physical therapists.

The Immediate Effects of Orthoses on Pain in People with Lateral Epicondylalgia

Objective. Tennis elbow is a common cause of upper limb dysfunction and a primary reason for pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of three commonly used orthoses on pain severity. An elbow ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Are Tennis Elbow Straps Effective?

Are tennis elbow straps are effective, how do they work, clinical implications, and so much more. Check this article to find out.

mikereinold.com

 

[Jst21121]

I think they might help depinding of the severity of the TE injury. If it's bad i came to the sad conclusion nothing really helps.
So i might be selling 2 DR 98 in the next moth or so if i don't get better.

Any update on the MRI?

I would keep your rackets- just wait it out. You are in 2-3 month of healing process.

Here's some good news, I'm 100% back to normal, barely feel a thing, and I'm not doing any more PT as I don't need it anymore.

I would say though, I am NOT cleared for tennis or lifting weights yet. I will still give it 3 more months before I lift weights again- and I will give it at least 1 year before I play tennis. Tennis is a demanding sport and "flinging" your arm around like alcaraz at 35 or whatever age you are just isn't good for the tendons, joints, what not.

I'm currently finishing up month 3 of no tennis and the results are working. Cease activities, ease off the arm, and do PT.

So there is hope for you- but you have to accept that tennis may not be in the picture for 3-6-12 months. But it DOES get better!

 

[tennisandtennis]

Any update on the MRI?

I would keep your rackets- just wait it out. You are in 2-3 month of healing process.

Here's some good news, I'm 100% back to normal, barely feel a thing, and I'm not doing any more PT as I don't need it anymore.

I would say though, I am NOT cleared for tennis or lifting weights yet. I will still give it 3 more months before I lift weights again- and I will give it at least 1 year before I play tennis. Tennis is a demanding sport and "flinging" your arm around like alcaraz at 35 or whatever age you are just isn't good for the tendons, joints, what not.

I'm currently finishing up month 3 of no tennis and the results are working. Cease activities, ease off the arm, and do PT.

So there is hope for you- but you have to accept that tennis may not be in the picture for 3-6-12 months. But it DOES get better!

Were you a big barbell bench guy before the injury?

 

[fullgarage]

Here's some good news, I'm 100% back to normal, barely feel a thing, and I'm not doing any more PT as I don't need it anymore.

I would say though, I am NOT cleared for tennis or lifting weights yet. I will still give it 3 more months before I lift weights again- and I will give it at least 1 year before I play tennis.

Good to see things move in the right direction, but i) i would definitively continue PT, as not doing anything with the arm / elbow might weaken it, and ii) i would as well definitively go back to tennis prior one year, as this might as well be of added value to your elbow / arm / wrist / shoulder to get used again to load...

 

[Jst21121]

Good to see things move in the right direction, but i) i would definitively continue PT, as not doing anything with the arm / elbow might weaken it, and ii) i would as well definitively go back to tennis prior one year, as this might as well be of added value to your elbow / arm / wrist / shoulder to get used again to load...

I am swimming now on a regular basis. I do want to hit tennis again but man- I've never had such a weird injury before and it does make me worry if I go back to "hitting hard" if I'm gonna pull the same issue all over again. I don't want to go through that nonsense ever again. It's annoying but it is also like mentally messes with you. Lift your toddler up- pain. Lift a toothbrush- pain. One day pain, next day no pain. And while all this is happening- Dr. Google says you need 6 months off- and you go on talk tennis- and people say- you need shots, you need prp, you need time off etc etc.

I've never had issues like this with with Ironman Triathlon, basketball, soccer, swimming whatever. While I do agree that some tennis onloading offloading would be beneficial, I just am mentally like scared of going through it all over again- so maybe a year who knows. I just don't want to get into the shots/prp/chronic issues.

 

[Jst21121]

Were you a big barbell bench guy before the injury?

No just did olympic lifts before the injury which I think probably compounded the issue. Working out like I'm 20 and trying to hit like alcaraz landed me in this predicament. While 35 isn't "old" it definitely isn't young. And if you are in your 30-40s...you don't think injuries will happen to you...until well they do happen to you.

I think I was doing to much all at once and my body just broke down. That plus my technique wasn't sound so that made issues worse.

 

[Tmano]

Any update on the MRI?

I would keep your rackets- just wait it out. You are in 2-3 month of healing process.

Here's some good news, I'm 100% back to normal, barely feel a thing, and I'm not doing any more PT as I don't need it anymore.

I would say though, I am NOT cleared for tennis or lifting weights yet. I will still give it 3 more months before I lift weights again- and I will give it at least 1 year before I play tennis. Tennis is a demanding sport and "flinging" your arm around like alcaraz at 35 or whatever age you are just isn't good for the tendons, joints, what not.

I'm currently finishing up month 3 of no tennis and the results are working. Cease activities, ease off the arm, and do PT.

So there is hope for you- but you have to accept that tennis may not be in the picture for 3-6-12 months. But it DOES get better!

Thank you!
I'm going to see a private PT (sport madice doctor and also PT) when i go visit my parents July 7th then probably the MRI if he recommends it but i think i might do it still since it is so cheap there.
I'm glad you are doing better and that the exercises did what they were supposed to do! I wish i were 35, i'm 49. I'm sure you will be able to play tennis before to let another your pass but ultimately the choice is your and now that i know what TE is i would be very conscious too.
Abot the racquets, i have 3 DR 98 so maybe 2 could go but really i need to move to a lighter racquet around 11.3 oz strung. Now i'm close to 12 oz but i love those DR98!!!

 

[Jst21121]

Thank you!
I'm going to see a private PT (sport madice doctor and also PT) when i go visit my parents July 7th then probably the MRI if he recommends it but i think i might do it still since it is so cheap there.
I'm glad you are doing better and that the exercises did what they were supposed to do! I wish i were 35, i'm 49. I'm sure you will be able to play tennis before to let another your pass but ultimately the choice is your and now that i know what TE is i would be very conscious too.
Abot the racquets, i have 3 DR 98 so maybe 2 could go but really i need to move to a lighter racquet around 11.3 oz strung. Now i'm close to 12 oz but i love those DR98!!!

I will def hit tennis again when my kids are older. They are right now 2 1/2 and 4 months old. When they can swing a racket- I would love to teach them the game of tennis- by then 6-7 years- my tennis elbow will be def healed up. If not then theres something else wrong with me. LOL.

But I'm not giving up on the game just yet! Just gonna take a break competitively.

 

[tennisandtennis]

No just did olympic lifts before the injury which I think probably compounded the issue. Working out like I'm 20 and trying to hit like alcaraz landed me in this predicament. While 35 isn't "old" it definitely isn't young. And if you are in your 30-40s...you don't think injuries will happen to you...until well they do happen to you.

I think I was doing to much all at once and my body just broke down. That plus my technique wasn't sound so that made issues worse.

Doing Olympic lifting, eh? Crossfit?

 

[Jst21121]

Doing Olympic lifting, eh? Crossfit?

Good lord no. Crossfit is injuy paradise. Just your normal clean/jerk, squat, bench, row, ski erg, some kettle ball works, with deadlifts. I train for functional strength- not building mass.

Regardless, I doubt that's what caused my injury in the first place. Pretty sure it was overuse from tennis and bad form. In addition age.

 

[tennisandtennis]

Yeah, clean and jerk has ended many an elbow. Stick to dumbbells, hex bar deadlifts and SSB squats... live forever.

 

[Tmano]

I will def hit tennis again when my kids are older. They are right now 2 1/2 and 4 months old. When they can swing a racket- I would love to teach them the game of tennis- by then 6-7 years- my tennis elbow will be def healed up. If not then theres something else wrong with me. LOL.

But I'm not giving up on the game just yet! Just gonna take a break competitively.

It sounds reasonable! I hope you heal fast!

 

[Tmano]

Almost two months in and no apparent sign of any improvement. I do use my arm thought for work and some exercises, mostly planks.

 

[Jst21121]

Almost two months in and no apparent sign of any improvement. I do use my arm thought for work and some exercises, mostly planks.

Wow nothing at all? That’s honestly strange.

First two week, I avoided unnecessary use of the arm. Left hand only. Eating, phone, lifting, washing dishes all left hand. Quit tennis lifting etc.

Started PT two weeks later, didn’t see much results one day a week. Started wearing arm brace 24/7 which seemed to help a lot.

2-3 month in weaned off the PT- now no more pt, stopped using brace and back to normal. I still run/bike with a brace on.

If you are at 100% no change then get mri asap. This isn’t normal.

 

[Tmano]

True!
Really not much pain at all for any sort of normal movement besides a few at work, but it's always when i do the fist that it bothers me all around the elbow. I hope this is nothing torn badly! I'm getting a little nervous!

 

[Jst21121]

True!
Really not much pain at all for any sort of normal movement besides a few at work, but it's always when i do the fist that it bothers me all around the elbow. I hope this is nothing torn badly! I'm getting a little nervous!

Oh that doesn’t sound to bad. I feel like one day you will wake up and all the pain will be gone.

In my case it was slow. Pain, then dull pain, then pain only when moving certain way and then the other day I woke up and realized hey I have no pain!

I bet you will have the same result. One day wake up and it’s all gone

 

[Tmano]

Oh that doesn’t sound to bad. I feel like one day you will wake up and all the pain will be gone.

In my case it was slow. Pain, then dull pain, then pain only when moving certain way and then the other day I woke up and realized hey I have no pain!

I bet you will have the same result. One day wake up and it’s all gone

I hope so! I just can't wait to play again and i hate the fact i can't hit this summer! Tennis+sun is the best!

 

[Jst21121]

Just an update, tried tennis, felt good but was def rusty. Serve def aggravated my arm again. Tried Pickleball and what do you know- I’m hooked!

Less chance for re injury, easy to play and it’s pretty fun!

 

[PKorda]

Just an update, tried tennis, felt good but was def rusty. Serve def aggravated my arm again. Tried Pickleball and what do you know- I’m hooked!

Less chance for re injury, easy to play and it’s pretty fun!

I called it, just stay off the tennis courts.

 

[Jst21121]

I called it, just stay off the tennis courts.

Haha you did call it. I’m officially converted to Pickleball. It’s a fun hobby- not sport. My wife mom don’t play tennis but Pickleball they picked up with ease.

With tennis- Just the thought of going back to 2-3x a week, 2 hours a day, relearning tennis, getting rid of bad habits that contributed to my tennis elbow… well it ain’t happening with two toddler under 3 years old unless I want to get divorced.

Plus I really don’t want to deal with tennis elbow again.

I’ll pick up tennis in 3-5 years when the toddlers are 5-7 and can learn tennis. Then we can have family bonding time over tennis- rather then me go solo and have the kids at home.

 

[LeastExhaustingPlayer]

Just an update, tried tennis, felt good but was def rusty. Serve def aggravated my arm again. Tried Pickleball and what do you know- I’m hooked!

Less chance for re injury, easy to play and it’s pretty fun!

Just a matter of time before you create a new thread:

Never thought it would happen to me: PICKLE elbow​

 

[Jst21121]

Just a matter of time before you create a new thread:

Never thought it would happen to me: PICKLE elbow​

I am playing Pickleball… with my left hand. Gonna leave the right hand alone

 

[Jono123]

I have finished my shock therapy for my GE. The big takeaway was the advice not to use ice and to keep strengthening the arm.

I'm back in the gym and have noticed an increase in strength. Im slowly moving up the weight. Haven't returned to tennis and will probably go back in about 1 month.

 

[ey039524]

Ice only works initially when there's inflammation, but it prevents healing thereafter. Cortisone shots just mask the pain for a couple months.

I tried prp, cortisone, PT (everything but surgery, which is what the orthopedic surgeon was suggesting), while playing lefty over a year w my sons. Luckily, they were young so it was still competitive.

Any impact hurt. Hammering, etc. One handed backhands, in particular.

Ultimately, you need to break up the scar tissue, which is causing the pain.

Look up fascial manipulation. Basically, deep tissue massage for multiple consecutive days. I dug in the top of my elbow w my thumb for an hour or two per day for about 5 days. Immediate relief. Heard this from a guy who couldn't even hold a glass of water. Did this a few days and was good. He heard this advice from a former stuntman, haha. Corroborated by someone who has posted on the internet quite a bit about tennis elbow, if you research TE.

Started by hitting 2hbh, then eventually back to OHBH. Flexible racquets (I only use RA <60), natural gut (I use a hybrid), low tension. Now I can swing out as hard as I need to keep up w my older teen as he progresses. We recently beat a former D1 (30-something) and his partner in straight sets.

Recovery is possible. Good luck.

 

[Tmano]

I have finished my shock therapy for my GE. The big takeaway was the advice not to use ice and to keep strengthening the arm.

I'm back in the gym and have noticed an increase in strength. Im slowly moving up the weight. Haven't returned to tennis and will probably go back in about 1 month.

Do you mean shockwaves therapy? My PT suggest it as a possible solution. Did you feel it?

 

[Tmano]

A little update after my vacation home and a couple of visits to the Dr and PT. It is indeed a lateral epicondylitis as we all knew. However, during the ultrasound he saw some blood next to what appeared to be a minor tendon fray. He suggested to do one resistance exercises only one stretching. I had the first visit as i got home which was July 6th and as a July 27, the day in which i left i could not see any major improvement. I have still the same pain when i hold my racquet today july 29th/
However, while home, the last two days i decided to get an MRI to clear all the doubts as it was inexpensive. I don't have the results yet, they should be available this coming week so as soon as i got them i will update the findings. also the Dr, plus the Orthopedic are going to take a look at it for fun.

 

[fullgarage]

Good luck for your recovery.

For me, six month after my PRP shot, i still fell (some) pain on some specific moves, although i) it is almost not an issue anymore for day to day living, and ii) i'm able to play - but still careful with backhand slices / serves / volleys. However this week i've been able to play almost two sets, single, for almost 1h30, without any additional pain the next day (i was careful when i served).
Also practicing cable wakeboarding without any pain / issue.

Else, i've move from the green theraband flexbar to the blue one two or three weeks ago, it's been of good help to continue building up some strenght...

 

[Tmano]

Good luck for your recovery.

For me, six month after my PRP shot, i still fell (some) pain on some specific moves, although i) it is almost not an issue anymore for day to day living, and ii) i'm able to play - but still careful with backhand slices / serves / volleys. However this week i've been able to play almost two sets, single, for almost 1h30, without any additional pain the next day (i was careful when i served).
Also practicing cable wakeboarding without any pain / issue.

Else, i've move from the green theraband flexbar to the blue one two or three weeks ago, it's been of good help to continue building up some strenght...

Thank you! and i hope you can fully recover!!!
The Dr mentioned to me the shot but did not recommended it. He also said the is treating a lot of people with TE of my age and he added that's very normal to happened to tennis player as the tendon/muscle ages.
Anyhow the MRI is on the way so i guess i'll know better in the next couple of days....but damn i'm so mad i could not hit this summer!

 

[Hurting Elbow]

My forearm has pain on twisting opening lifting.

When I tried serving- every shot felt like electricity into my forearm.

Same with forehand.

However- I always thought tennis elbow was pain at the elbow area- not the forearm muscle.

I’m not in excruciating pain and I can brush my teeth lift stuff etc but I will take time off until I feel 100%.

Also I can lift weights like bench press, clean and jerk… I feel the pain- but I can still perform these exercises. Obviously I will not do them until my forearm feels 100% anymore.

Regardless- is this tennis elbow or something else?

I really recommend the Wilson Clash Tour, formally Pro. Definitely get an electric toothbrush too. Your teeth will thank you too. I've tried ever racquet or gimmick in the past for arm pain but this racquet is the real deal.

 

[Tmano]

I got the MRI result and here is what it says. I got it done in Italy so the medical terminology might not be accurate once translated in English, however tomorrow i will have a talk with my Dr in Italy who will explain me better.
The extensor tendon shows evident inhomogeneity signal with evidence of edema peri-insertional partial and focal "slaminamento" i can't translate this slaminamneto.
the tendon itself show thickening due to tendinitis chronic.

 

[Jst21121]

August update.

Zero pain.

Everyday activities back to 100%.

Lifting weights back to 100% all forms of workout. Lifting heavy, rowing, bench press, arms back bicep curl whatever it is- I can lift 100% heavy.

Fishing (casting lures- pronation and jigging) 100% back to normal.

Can do all therabar- even the hardest one.

Tried tennis recreationally and could hit for a little bit but still felt a wierd twinge. While I think I can play “for fun”, I don’t think I can play competitive tennis 1-2 sets without setting myself back and ruining the healing process.

5 months total abstain from tennis. I think I can prob feel 100% for tennis by month 8-12…

 

[Tmano]

August update.

Zero pain.

Everyday activities back to 100%.

Lifting weights back to 100% all forms of workout. Lifting heavy, rowing, bench press, arms back bicep curl whatever it is- I can lift 100% heavy.

Fishing (casting lures- pronation and jigging) 100% back to normal.

Can do all therabar- even the hardest one.

Tried tennis recreationally and could hit for a little bit but still felt a wierd twinge. While I think I can play “for fun”, I don’t think I can play competitive tennis 1-2 sets without setting myself back and ruining the healing process.

5 months total abstain from tennis. I think I can prob feel 100% for tennis by month 8-12…

Thta's great! I'm happy for you!

 

[fullgarage]

August update.

Zero pain.

Everyday activities back to 100%.

Lifting weights back to 100% all forms of workout. Lifting heavy, rowing, bench press, arms back bicep curl whatever it is- I can lift 100% heavy.

Fishing (casting lures- pronation and jigging) 100% back to normal.

Can do all therabar- even the hardest one.

Tried tennis recreationally and could hit for a little bit but still felt a wierd twinge. While I think I can play “for fun”, I don’t think I can play competitive tennis 1-2 sets without setting myself back and ruining the healing process.

5 months total abstain from tennis. I think I can prob feel 100% for tennis by month 8-12…

I've seen another PT (that is taking care of my 'old' father), and discussed 5mn with him, he told me that basically you can do PT to strengthen your arm / wrist (he saw this as positive), but whatever you do it takes more or less 6 to 12 months to get away for middle to severe cases (himself had a long lasting case for 1,5 year).

He was not surprised i resumed playing - as long a no more pain the next day seems ok - there is no 'magical' trick to recover (an no definitive view between 'no play at all' or 'play as much as can without much pain'...). Maybe you could slowly get back on court - being carrefull but gradually increasing the load ?

i've played 1 hour private lesson on Tuesday with a very good player (a 20 year old boy within top 300 in the country), hit as hard as i could, part of the lesson was focusing on attacking in 1 HBH, no major / noticeable pain during and after. Playing in clash V2 100, multi at 20kg, it's a pretty good set-up to avoid / limit pain...

Notes:

• i'm six month post PRP shot, started back slowly tennis 3,5 months after the shot, continued despite some pain (my first tentative was very painful - but sport PT and doc told me to carry on...). Hope as well to be able to play a entire match by october serving full speed (will be month 8 to 9 as well).
• my tendon was showing multiple micro tears (which was still the case in a control MRI held early June, 4 months post shot)
• doing a lot of PT (20 to 30mn a day, almost every day) since D+10 after the PRP shot

 

[Jst21121]

Thta's great! I'm happy for you!

Thanks! I’m so glad that I’m not wearing that brace… was wearing a brace to sleep, on the computer etc. Was so annoying.

I've seen another PT (that is taking care of my 'old' father), and discussed 5mn with him, he told me that basically you can do PT to strengthen your arm / wrist (he saw this as positive), but whatever you do it takes more or less 6 to 12 months to get away for middle to severe cases (himself had a long lasting case for 1,5 year).

He was not surprised i resumed playing - as long a no more pain the next day seems ok - there is no 'magical' trick to recover (an no definitive view between 'no play at all' or 'play as much as can without much pain'...). Maybe you could slowly get back on court - being carrefull but gradually increasing the load ?

i've played 1 hour private lesson on Tuesday with a very good player (a 20 year old boy within top 300 in the country), hit as hard as i could, part of the lesson was focusing on attacking in 1 HBH, no major / noticeable pain during and after. Playing in clash V2 100, multi at 20kg, it's a pretty good set-up to avoid / limit pain...

Notes:

• i'm six month post PRP shot, started back slowly tennis 3,5 months after the shot, continued despite some pain (my first tentative was very painful - but sport PT and doc told me to carry on...). Hope as well to be able to play a entire match by october serving full speed (will be month 8 to 9 as well).
• my tendon was showing multiple micro tears (which was still the case in a control MRI held early June, 4 months post shot)
• doing a lot of PT (20 to 30mn a day, almost every day) since D+10 after the PRP shot

6-12 months what the PT said? I wouldn’t have believed it until I had it. Crazy how slow tendons heal etc. but going through it- I def believe it.

Sucks that my tennis club basically said we will give you one month off your recurring fee. After that it's back to charging my credit card monthly 200$. If it wasn't for the fee, I would probably look forward to playing again, but now that I quit the club, I have to pay another initiation fee on top of the recurring fee, so thats 1000+ for "initiating again." I think I need to find a new club- if I play tennis again.

 

[fullgarage]

6-12 months what the PT said?

Back in Jan, when the doc saw my MRI, he told me "if you go for a PRP shot, you can be back playing a game around september". I told him i saw in various forum i could be back on the playground around 2 to 3 months after, he told me "it's another story to match...".

Fair to say i did not really believed him, and i did a lot of PT, but he was quite right, it's early August and i'm gonna be ready to really play a match by like 2 months....

 

[Tmano]

Back in Jan, when the doc saw my MRI, he told me "if you go for a PRP shot, you can be back playing a game around september". I told him i saw in various forum i could be back on the playground around 2 to 3 months after, he told me "it's another story to match...".

Fair to say i did not really believed him, and i did a lot of PT, but he was quite right, it's early August and i'm gonna be ready to really play a match by like 2 months....

Hey all, i feel like ranting today cause it seems like never ending and never getting better this damn TE!!! As now barely any improvement, well some days it feels a little better but than it goes back to ****ty!
Anybody tried the SHOCKWAVE therapy?
I think i'm gonna try to hit against the wall and see how it feels.
I hope you guys are doing better!!!

 

[fullgarage]

Hey all, i feel like ranting today cause it seems like never ending and never getting better this damn TE!!! As now barely any improvement, well some days it feels a little better but than it goes back to ****ty!
Anybody tried the SHOCKWAVE therapy?
I think i'm gonna try to hit against the wall and see how it feels.
I hope you guys are doing better!!!

what is the doc saying ? Maybe better to get advices from meds than from a forum ?

 

[Humbi_HTX]

...Maybe better to get advices from meds than from a forum ?

You must be new around here.

 

[Tmano]

what is the doc saying ? Maybe better to get advices from meds than from a forum ?

I did, and got an MRI if you read the last few posts.

 

[fullgarage]

I did, and got an MRI if you read the last few posts.

indeed, but i've not seen what the doc advices in terms in rehab / healing process and for how long...

Slight update on my side: can play 1 hour private lessons playing full steam ahead without any specific pain (but still avoiding sliced 1 HBH and serves), even though i still have (rarely) a bit of pain here and there in the day 2 day life (i had a bit of pain doing some push ups 2 days ago...).

Continuing rehab on a daily basis (almost 30mn a day), focusing on blue flexbar and excentric exercises. I would advice to all the ones having TE to invest into the set of flexbars and to dedicate a lot of time to rehab !

 

[Tmano]

indeed, but i've not seen what the doc advices in terms in rehab / healing process and for how long...

Slight update on my side: can play 1 hour private lessons playing full steam ahead without any specific pain (but still avoiding sliced 1 HBH and serves), even though i still have (rarely) a bit of pain here and there in the day 2 day life (i had a bit of pain doing some push ups 2 days ago...).

Continuing rehab on a daily basis (almost 30mn a day), focusing on blue flexbar and excentric exercises. I would advice to all the ones having TE to invest into the set of flexbars and to dedicate a lot of time to rehab !

Good to hear you are doing much better! It's funny i can do push ups no problem for some reason, but i have not tried to play yet...i'm honestly scared!
PT D, and Orthopedic specialist confirmed it is a regular epicondilitis, maybe a bit more severe but nothing else. The PT told me to keep doing the extension exercises, resisted wrist extension mostly.

 

[fullgarage]

Good to hear you are doing much better! It's funny i can do push ups no problem for some reason, but i have not tried to play yet...i'm honestly scared!
PT D, and Orthopedic specialist confirmed it is a regular epicondilitis, maybe a bit more severe but nothing else. The PT told me to keep doing the extension exercises, resisted wrist extension mostly.

go for the green and blue flexbar, get some dumbbells and ketbells, and be assertive in the rehab. already a good signal you can do push ups with no pain...

 

[PKorda]

Good to hear you are doing much better! It's funny i can do push ups no problem for some reason, but i have not tried to play yet...i'm honestly scared!
PT D, and Orthopedic specialist confirmed it is a regular epicondilitis, maybe a bit more severe but nothing else. The PT told me to keep doing the extension exercises, resisted wrist extension mostly.

As someone who does a lot of push ups and has had TE, highly recommend buying the perfect push up device off amazon, takes the strain off the tendons.