Elbow, Wrist and Hand Injuries

At a glance – we treat and successfully rehabilitate

Stiffness, pain and dysfunction
Fractures
Tennis / Golfers Elbow
Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Repetitive Strain / Occupational overuse injury
Post-operative condition
Common Finger Conditions such as Tendon injuries – Mallet Finger, Boutonniere Deformity Dupuytren’s Contracture and Trigger Finger

Always in the firing line our elbows, wrists and hands are a frequent source of fractures, sprains and strains. Our previous experience of working in a Hand and Plastics Unit at St. Vincent’s Hospital allows us to provide you with an excellent experience in the Management of your injury.

Elbow Pain

A common example, Tennis Elbow also known as Lateral Epicondylitis

Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis

Pain with gripping or lifting (Extending) the wrist, hand or fingers backwards
Weakness in the wrist, hand and fingers especially with power gripping
Can have associated neck and between the shoulder blade pain, and stiffness, nerve pain including pins and needles, numbness and weakness
Interferes with playing tennis, handshakes, lifting the milk out of the fridge or a kettle and opening a door, even typing
Pain felt most on outer (lateral tip of the elbow) but also through forearm and less commonly into fingers or into arm
Sudden onset or more commonly ache increasing over time
Pain with gripping or lifting backwards, (extending the wrist and fingers)

If you have these symptoms we can help. Call (03) 9670 3996 or email info@elizabethphysio.com.au

Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis

Repetitive activity or loading of the muscles and tendons attaching onto the outer aspect of the elbow e.g. hammering, tennis, gardening – using the blower with one hand or prolonged use of the shears/secateurs
Unaccustomed use, including
- Poor Technique
- Poor or unsuitable equipment – racquet too heavy, strings too tight, pencil too small
Poor ergonomics – wrist in cocked up position with typing
Lack of flexibility in elbow and wrist
Decreased strength and poor fitness in the forearm muscles.

Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis

Initially using ice, rest from activity and supporting the injured soft tissue using bracing or taping.
Techniques for stretching injured structures and a tailored, specific exercise program to regain your function and provide excellent conditioning of the forearm musculature.
To ensure your full recovery we use iPad Video Analysis for correct technique posture and a better feel of your racquet, hammer or keyboard.