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Elbow & Forearm


Pain after cast removal? Here’s why, and what to do
Here’s why a limb can be painful when your cast has been removed, and what you can do to get rid of the pain and get things back to normal.
Maryke Louw
15 min read


Tennis elbow treatment – What works, what doesn’t work, and what makes it worse?
This article explains the tennis elbow treatments that work best for each stage and shares advice for office workers and gym goers.
Maryke Louw
19 min read


Two taping techniques for tennis elbow
Two taping techniques for tennis elbow – using Kinesio tape and zinc oxide tape – and how to tell whether it's working for you.
Maryke Louw
7 min read


Exercises for tennis elbow – How to do them properly
We demonstrate the most commonly used exercises for tennis elbow and discuss their benefits and common pitfalls.
Maryke Louw
12 min read


Best braces for tennis elbow pain: Compare wrist splints, counter‑force straps & sleeves
The various types of tennis elbow brace and their pros and cons, and why not everyone with tennis elbow will benefit from wearing a brace.
Maryke Louw
7 min read


Tennis elbow: Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis
We explain tennis elbow’s causes and how to know whether you have tennis elbow, including three simple tests you can do yourself.
Maryke Louw
10 min read


Triceps tendonitis causes and treatment
This article explains the principles behind the treatment of triceps tendonitis, which involves relative rest and careful strength training.
Maryke Louw
8 min read


Distal biceps tendonitis – causes and treatment
In this article, I explain the causes of lower biceps pain and the treatment for distal biceps tendonitis.
Maryke Louw
7 min read


Why isn’t my tennis elbow pain getting better?
So, you’ve read the advice, watched the YouTube videos and been doing all the exercises, but your tennis elbow STILL isn’t getting better. Before you sink into total despair, let me explain a few common reasons why this might be the case and what you can do about it. Remember, if you need more help with an injury, you're welcome to consult one of our physios online via video call. In this article: Quick recap on what tennis elbow is So why isn’t my elbow pain getting better?
Steph Davies
6 min read
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