✅ Accredited Hand Specialist
✅ Non-invasive Care
✅ Urgent Appointments
Hand Therapy Experts specialise in safe, non-surgical tennis elbow treatments (or Lateral Epicondylitis), as well as post-surgical care and other upper limb injuries, in Sydney’s North Shore.
Our Accredited Hand Therapist, Chen Li, is a recognised tennis elbow specialist with more than ten years of experience.
Available for adults and children with no referrals needed, Chen provides an accurate diagnosis and a bespoke treatment plan for effective tennis elbow pain relief. Through conservative management, we help to restore strength to the affected area to get you back to work or enjoy sport safely.
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Tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis / Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy) is a common condition caused by inflammation and overuse of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB); a tendon which extends the wrist and assists with grip strength.
As the injury becomes more inflamed from repetitive motions, it weakens and may even tear, causing potential loss of hand strength. Pain from overuse can also result from muscle imbalances in the biceps, supinator, pronator and triceps muscles that control movement.
If left untreated, the ongoing stress can worsen symptoms and result in a full tear of the elbow’s extensor tendon. If a full-thickness tear occurs, it can take longer to heal or may even require upper limb surgeon intervention. That’s why early diagnosis and management through tennis elbow physiotherapy can offer non-invasive and effective healing.
Our non-surgical lateral epicondylitis treatment program includes 4 comprehensive steps and is designed to suit your lifestyle and work demands to ensure the cause of your elbow pain or muscle imbalances is effectively managed.
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The treatment for tennis elbow we provide through hand therapy is a good first line of management, as it looks at what’s causing the elbow pain and addresses it holistically.
Through our non-invasive methods, we work to reduce tendon inflammation and strengthen weak muscles.
Most of our patients find they’ll experience significant relief with conservative care, but if your elbow pain doesn’t improve after 3 months of hand therapy, we might consider other options such as corticosteroid or PRP injections.
In rare cases of a full-thickness extensor tendon tear, we may refer to a hand and upper limb surgeon.
Depending on the severity of your lateral elbow tendinopathy injury, we will work with you at our North Shore, Sydney clinic to get you better through a number of tennis elbow treatment options.
If you are experiencing severe pain or sudden worsening of symptoms, we provide same-day or urgent bookings for patients who may require urgent tennis elbow treatment.
Through our weekend hand therapy services in Sydney’s North Shore, we will ensure you get the care you need, even outside regular hours.
When you need relief for overworked forearm and elbow tendons, you’re unsure who is better to see about your condition – a physiotherapist or hand therapist.
Hand therapists generally undergo extensive training beyond standard physiotherapy, focusing exclusively on wrist, elbow, and upper limb rehabilitation techniques. To achieve accreditation with the Australian Hand Therapy Association, they will need to have completed over 3600 hours of hand therapy.
Because we specialise exclusively in upper limb conditions, we are able to offer more precise assessment and rehabilitation of elbow discomfort caused by overuse than general physiotherapists.
Accredited hand therapists also maintain close working relationships with upper limb surgeons if your condition requires surgical intervention or consultation. We can therefore also connect you with recommended specialists to coordinate your care throughout the entire treatment journey.
Depending on the severity of your lateral elbow tendinopathy injury, we will work with you at our North Shore, Sydney clinic to get you better. Our tennis elbow treatment options include.
For more questions and answers, visit our tennis elbow faq page.
If you are experiencing pain, call us on 1300 334 263 or fill out our online form to begin your treatment of tennis elbow.
