Monday, April 30, 2007

Tennis and Golfer's elbow

Tennis Elbow(lateral epicondylitis)Outside of Elbow
Cause & Symptoms
The onset of pain, on the outside (lateral) of the elbow, is usually gradual with tenderness felt on or below the joint's bony prominence. Movements such as gripping, lifting and carrying tend to be troublesome.

Golfer’s Elbow(medial epicondylitis)Inside of Elbow
Cause & Symptoms
The causes of golfer's elbow are similar to tennis elbow but pain and tenderness are felt on the inside (medial) of the elbow, on or around the joint's bony prominence.

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