|Assalamualaikum dear brothers and sisters ---| Hope you all are doing well and good and enjoying the best days of your life. This is me @shahid2030 from Pakistan and you are here reading my post. You all are welcome here from the core of my heart. |Introduction to the topic | | - | ![20241228_180507.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQEZd3CTgiXhMVxwjL9DCt4GGRbGZNbP6wkx1DYTieKJB/20241228_180507.jpg) [Source](https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/young-fitness-woman-with-headband-armbands-looking-unwell-touching-her-elbow-feeling-pain_15445754.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=6&uuid=484c5916-0f98-440b-a3c3-6a8da1c4239f&new_detail=true) This is my participation in a contest [Steemit Learning Challenge-S22W2; Tennis Elbow](https://steemit.com/hive-127432/@ashkhan/steemit-learning-challenge-s22w2-physical-therapy-intervention-tennis-elbow) organized in [Steem Physio & Rehab](https://steemit.com/trending/hive-127432) by @ashkhan. |

What's tennis elbow? Write in your own words after getting knowledge from the lesson post. (Note: don't add special tests or investigations in this question. Write the answer precisely).

| | --------| It is also known as **lateral epicondylitis**. A condition in which pain and inflammation occur on the lateral side of the elbow, most commonly it involves the lateral epicondyle. It also happens, due to micro-tearing of the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow. The function of these tendons is to connect the forearm muscles which are responsible for extending or lifting the wrist and hand. This is more common in Tennis players, but it doesn't mean it only affects them. It can occur in anyone who performs repetitive arm, wrist, or hand motions. |

How would you diagnose a tennis elbow? Any clinical investigation or assessment tests?

| | --------| ![young-sporty-man-headband-touching-his-bandaged-hand-feeling-pain-standing-green-background_141793-67749.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcg9HpLLKEXmnSRXRqxqK6iN4q64AezwM993Hb5pxHbUJ/young-sporty-man-headband-touching-his-bandaged-hand-feeling-pain-standing-green-background_141793-67749.jpg) [Source](https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/young-sporty-man-headband-touching-his-bandaged-hand-feeling-pain-standing-green-background_13383204.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=10&uuid=484c5916-0f98-440b-a3c3-6a8da1c4239f&new_detail=true) We can diagnose tennis elbow using different methods. Some of them are beautifully described in the lesson. ## Tennis elbow diagnosis **Medical History:** The doctor will check your routine and activity. He will ask you questions like; Pain or burning on the outer elbow, weakness in the forearm etc. **Physical examination**: A thorough physical examination by a physician or physical therapist. He/she will asks you to perform specific movements, such as: ***Resisted wrist extension test*** and ***Middle finger test***. **Imaging Tests**: You might go through other tests such as, X-ray, Ultrasound and MRI to assess fractures, arthritis, and any muscle or tendon ruptures to find out whether are having Tennis elbow or other disorder. |

Try to practice at least 3 exercises that you have learned from the lesson. Share images, gifs or videos while practicing preferably gifs or videos.

| | --------| ![received_604761322046558.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZzvJwdpXQx77uitNDEYxaEJFbgEAFFBL7Sva1t6UizZ3/received_604761322046558.jpeg)|![received_636842688769858.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVi7GELgBnVC7VHq3wmHJ4PWbgQp59bHKmy3w71sZRvyV/received_636842688769858.jpeg) --- | --- First one is **ball squeezing.** Hold a ball in your hand, apply pressure on it. Keep holding it for few seconds and then relax your hand. Repeat this exercise many times. ![received_553760067649272.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmY3qDbJjMybWrDh9fFL5nF83TW9ExPYu1E9ciDgKADSSa/received_553760067649272.jpeg)|![received_621566070442145.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWdzpCXTXaxUAoqtQ3mAfbeB5ukBBo9xWycCeFxxYT97U/received_621566070442145.jpeg) --- | --- Second one is **Wrist Flexors Stretch**. Hold your one hand with the other with your open plam, apply some force on opposite direction and keep holding it. After few seconds relax your hand. Do more repetition. ![received_3921537691435863_1.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTncpfqAf5dPMRxdR4BDqSL19awrdT7XSmX9HrBgLzXee/received_3921537691435863_1.jpeg) ![received_1114335110341911.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVJahNboyrzY9JVPRBF18SZmSW5vuWQWDsqYFHVA2Rynp/received_1114335110341911.jpeg)|![received_8883986048384898.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPaoDxdJfoYtM1VybVEWAkDatdvEWp7NK8EwjCBE1BEeD/received_8883986048384898.jpeg) --- | --- Last but not the least is **Wrist Isometric Exercises**. First one here is applying pressure on the back of your hand, with the other hand. keep it holding and then relax it. Second is applying pressure on your palm with slightly bend your wrist in upward direction. Third one is make a feast, bend your hand and apply pressure in opposite direction. Repeat all these three exercises at least 5 times each. |

Share your review after performing these exercises either on yourself, healthy individual or patient.

| | --------| All the exercises shown here are too good. It really works in strengthening your wrist and forearm muscles. The **Wrist Flexors Stretch** is my favourite one, and it’s one of my gym workouts. Before starting workout in muscles stretching we would do this exercise. It helps strengthening your wrist and prevent you from wrist injuries. Although **Ball squeezing** and **Wrist Isometric Exercises** are good too. In ball squeezing your wrist get squeeze when you apply pressure and keep your muscles strength. This squeezing helps you in your muscles recovery. Isometric exercise help strengthening the upside wrist muscles. ***It has been good experience doing all these exercises and being a daily workout person i know how beneficial they are, and they have the best results.*** This is all about my blog for today, hope you guys have enjoyed reading it. See you soon with a new amazing and interesting topic, till take care. ![3YjRMKgsieLsXiWgm2BURfogkWe5CerTXVyUc6H4gicdRPkTaQq1vbJtLFgTh17DV6X89UqnSEyG373gM6s42oCwjt6KKjHXsLL27xugrEJ2hcc6pSuB31LjPWd41G...jGiFELYSpQttbpHY39a2zwwB4StZ1Q8j8xmE2113JP26L1yvBFo3thgAF4WsXBtDB6PxCt3d3B3ZxEWwJKiXY6KTkYdcS2wCitW9hPNdXnLoCJ1cFbRz6t9jMg.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVUTj48DvyGqn2f63BUmccraMmuwgCQgTx9ZrBzE7sbmq/3YjRMKgsieLsXiWgm2BURfogkWe5CerTXVyUc6H4gicdRPkTaQq1vbJtLFgTh17DV6X89UqnSEyG373gM6s42oCwjt6KKjHXsLL27xugrEJ2hcc6pSuB31LjPWd41G...jGiFELYSpQttbpHY39a2zwwB4StZ1Q8j8xmE2113JP26L1yvBFo3thgAF4WsXBtDB6PxCt3d3B3ZxEWwJKiXY6KTkYdcS2wCitW9hPNdXnLoCJ1cFbRz6t9jMg.png) | I would like to invite: @svm038, @tommyl33, @alejos7ven, @janemorane, @rme to participate in this Contest| |-| **Your presence here means alot Thanks for being here** ## Regard [shahid2030](https://steemit.com/@shahid2030/posts)

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