Rehabilitation Tennis / Golfers Elbow Release
Tennis Elbow / Golfers Elbow release (Open and Arthroscopic)
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Indications: Refractory tennis or golfers elbow not relieved by physiotherapy or PRP injection.
Protocol
Immediately post op.
Full active ROM into elbow flexion/ extension/ supination/ pronation,
Full active wrist flexion / extension within comfort, should only feel a mild stretch at the end of range.
Bandage can be taken down after 48 hours
2/52 -6/52
Elbow strengthening into flexion / extension
Graduated resistance programme for wrist extension / flexion. All exercises should be in pain free ROM with good quality movement and muscle activation, (remembering mid prone position)
♣ Eccentric protocol initially
♣ Progress to concentric loading
Graduated strengthening program into pronation
Ensure adequate pain control
6/52 +
Increase heavy loading >2-3kg
Milestones:
2/52 Return to work for sedentary / low manual jobs
6/52 Full ROM wrist and elbow
2-6/52 Driving dependent on pain levels and ROM
6/52 Return to work for manual jobs
6/52 Swimming any stroke
3/12 Racquet sports