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Understanding Tennis Elbow – The Hidden Epidemic Among Active Adults

Discover what causes tennis elbow, why it’s more common than you think, and how Fit2Go provides personalised solutions with lasting results.
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Understanding Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed overuse injuries in the UK. Despite the name, it affects far more than just tennis players - it’s a common condition among gym enthusiasts, tradespeople, desk workers, and anyone who

performs repetitive movements involving the wrist and forearm.

At Fit2Go Clinics in West Bridgford and East Leake, we understand that tennis elbow is not just about pain at the outer elbow. It's about tendon overload, muscle imbalance, and lack of proper recovery strategies. Left untreated, it can evolve into a chronic, debilitating condition.


What Is Tennis Elbow Really?

Tennis elbow occurs when the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle (outer part of the elbow) become overloaded, often due to repetitive strain. This leads to micro-tears, inflammation and eventually degenerative changes if not managed properly.

Common symptoms include:

• Pain when gripping or lifting

• Weakness in the forearm

• Tenderness on the outer elbow

• Discomfort during typing, sports, or carrying objects


Why It’s More Common Than You Think

Tennis elbow is common among people who:

• Type or use a mouse all day

• Do manual work (e.g. electricians, builders)

• Lift weights regularly

• Play racquet sports or golf

Even daily tasks like lifting shopping bags or opening jars can become painful for someone suffering with this condition.

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Tennis elbow - Discomfort during typing

Fit2Go’s Approach: Early Diagnosis & Targeted Rehab

We focus on identifying the underlying cause. Using the latest technology, as well and manual hand-on knowhow, we assess strength asymmetries, grip function, and movement patterns. This ensures a data-driven and personalised rehab programme.

Our rehab pathway includes:

• TECAR Therapy to accelerate tendon repair (see below)

• Shockwave Therapy for chronic cases

• Manual therapy and deep tissue mobilisation

• Individualised strengthening programmes for tendon resilience


TECAR Therapy: Accelerating Healing

TECAR (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) Therapy increases cellular activity, promotes microcirculation, and reduces inflammation. Clinical studies show up to 86% improvement in pain and function in cases of chronic elbow tendinopathy after TECAR

treatment. Fit2Go physiotherapists incorporate TECAR early in the process to speed recovery and minimise the risk of chronicity.


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Tennis elbow isn’t something to ignore or hope will go away. At Fit2Go, our multi-modal, evidence-based treatment pathway ensures patients recover faster, stay stronger, and prevent future flare-ups.

Book a full musculoskeletal assessment today at our West Bridgford or East Leake clinics and take the first step towards lasting relief.





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