Tennis Elbow

• This is a form of RSI as it is often an overuse injury. The pain is sited on the outside bony point of the elbow where the wrist and forearm muscles form the tendon that attaches to the bone.
  
  
• The common site of the pain is normally at this point but it can also be slightly lower down in the forearm.
  
  
• The symptoms are normally pain on the outside of the elbow aggravated by gripping and lifting, and early morning stiffness.
  
  
• It can be caused by tennis or other racquet sports, or a sudden increase in another activity such as pruning. If it is caused by increased tennis or increased practice particularly of a new stroke it should be mentioned to your coach. A change of racquet, one that is heavier or has a thicker grip can sometimes be the trigger of this condition.

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