Orthopedic/Injuries>>Home Program for Medial Epicondylitis "Tennis Elbow" - 1/4/2007
Home program: Medial epicondylitis
1. Modify activity:
a. Non-repetitive, change frequently
b. Loosen grip
c. Non-sustained grip, change position frequently
d. Rest frequently during activity of long duration, even if for only a couple minutes at a time
e. See Tennis Elbow Information sheet
2. Stretching:
a. During rests
b. During exercise
c. Anytime you feel muscle fatigue and/or tightness, pain
3. Friction massage:
a. With thumb for 5 minutes twice a day, use an oil based lotion if possible
4. Ice:
a. Ice cube for 3 minutes 4 times a day or as needed
b. Or ice pack for 5-10 minutes as needed
5. Exercise:
a. Use sheets issued
b. Add 2 pound weight to wrist bends, both ways, 2 times a day for 2 sets of 10-12
6. Gradually add activities without wrist brace, including driving work bus, but keep brace with you for use as needed.
