Physiotherapy is a health profession that focuses on restoring and improving movement and function in the body. If you're experiencing elbow pain, physiotherapy can utilize a range of techniques such as manual therapies, exercises, and even additional treatments like Shock Wave Therapy to reduce pain, improve mobility and strengthen your forearm muscles. This enables you to return to your normal activities with less discomfort.

Elbow pain is typically caused by strain or injury to the joints, muscles, tendons, or ligaments in the elbow. Conditions such as Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow, which are tendinitis or tendinosis of the tendons in the elbow, are common causes of elbow pain, usually due to repetitive tasks or activities. Sprains or strains, where ligaments or muscles are overstretched or torn, can also lead to elbow pain.

Yes, taking certain measures can prevent or reduce the chance of developing elbow pain. Avoid performing repetitive tasks that strain your forearm, warm up and gently stretch your arm muscles before playing sports, use lightweight tools, and increase the strength of your forearm muscles with exercises recommended by a physiotherapist. If you're already suffering from elbow pain, avoiding the activity causing it can stop the condition from worsening.

Recovery time varies depending on the severity of the condition and the individual's response to treatment. On average, clients may start to experience significant improvement within a few weeks of consistent treatment. However, complete recovery can take several months. Our tailored treatment plans at Maximum Potential Physiotherapy are designed to optimize recovery time.