Why Should You Do A Tennis Elbow Test?
Why should you do a tennis elbow test?
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as Tennis Elbow, is a type of Tendonitis; caused as a result of damage to the tendons that connect the forearm to your elbow, which results in chronic pain near the elbow region. Tennis Elbow is known to affect people who extend and exert their forearms regularly and gets its name from the fact that it usually affects tennis players due to the constant swinging of the racket. Although you too are susceptible to it, if you regularly perform activities that strain this region of your arm.
However, before you start to run around trying to find methods to cure your ‘Tennis Elbow’, you have to be absolutely certain that you are indeed suffering from the condition.
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Now try to push against that hand, trying to bend it. Resist the force applied by your second hand, with your lateral epicondylitis arm in the opposite direction. If you experience pain or discomfort during this action, it points to being affected by the Tennis elbow condition. This is due to the fact that the muscles near the elbow region provide the force needed to resist the force you are applying on your arm, and if this region is twinging – it points to that part of your body being affected. …show more content…
Once, your arm is stable, use your second hand to try and force your middle finger out of alignment with the rest of your fingers (pull back on it). This action causes stress to the tendon and the Extensor digitorum muscle; if you sense pain or discomfort in the elbow region, it is another sign that you may be suffering from lateral epicondylitis.
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4 – The Chair Lift
This test requires the use of a chair; any normal chair should suffice (not a sofa or anything exceedingly heavy please). Extend your arm straight in front of you, bend your wrist with fingers pointing downwards, grab a chair with your thumb, index finger, and middle finger, leaving your ring finger and pinky aside. Lift the chair without bending your arm. Are you able to lift it without experiencing sharp pains or uneasiness? If you can’t, it is another tell-tale sign of being affected by Tennis elbow.
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The next 2 tests require the help of certified medical professionals:
5 – Mill’s
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as Tennis Elbow, is a type of Tendonitis; caused as a result of damage to the tendons that connect the forearm to your elbow, which results in chronic pain near the elbow region. Tennis Elbow is known to affect people who extend and exert their forearms regularly and gets its name from the fact that it usually affects tennis players due to the constant swinging of the racket. Although you too are susceptible to it, if you regularly perform activities that strain this region of your arm.
However, before you start to run around trying to find methods to cure your ‘Tennis Elbow’, you have to be absolutely certain that you are indeed suffering from the condition.
Below …show more content…
Now try to push against that hand, trying to bend it. Resist the force applied by your second hand, with your lateral epicondylitis arm in the opposite direction. If you experience pain or discomfort during this action, it points to being affected by the Tennis elbow condition. This is due to the fact that the muscles near the elbow region provide the force needed to resist the force you are applying on your arm, and if this region is twinging – it points to that part of your body being affected. …show more content…
Once, your arm is stable, use your second hand to try and force your middle finger out of alignment with the rest of your fingers (pull back on it). This action causes stress to the tendon and the Extensor digitorum muscle; if you sense pain or discomfort in the elbow region, it is another sign that you may be suffering from lateral epicondylitis.
tennis-elbow-test-3
4 – The Chair Lift
This test requires the use of a chair; any normal chair should suffice (not a sofa or anything exceedingly heavy please). Extend your arm straight in front of you, bend your wrist with fingers pointing downwards, grab a chair with your thumb, index finger, and middle finger, leaving your ring finger and pinky aside. Lift the chair without bending your arm. Are you able to lift it without experiencing sharp pains or uneasiness? If you can’t, it is another tell-tale sign of being affected by Tennis elbow.
tennis-elbow-test-4
The next 2 tests require the help of certified medical professionals:
5 – Mill’s