
Tennis Elbow / Lateral Epicondylitis

An irritation of the tissue connecting the forearm muscle to the elbow.
Treatable by a Physiotherapy professional
Usually self-diagnosable
Lab tests or imaging not required
Medium-term: resolves within weeks or months
Tennis elbow can be caused by repetitive wrist and arm motions.
Pain is the primary symptom. It usually occurs on the outside of the elbow and sometimes in the forearm and wrist.
Treatment includes rest, pain relievers and physiotherapy.