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— Conditions We Treat
Expert Assessment. Personalised Rehabilitation. Lasting Results.
— About This Condition
Tennis elbow is one of the most common causes of pain on the outside of the elbow. Despite its name, most people who develop it have never played tennis — it commonly affects tradies, office workers, gym-goers, gardeners and anyone performing repetitive gripping, lifting or wrist movements.
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia) is a tendon condition affecting the muscles that extend your wrist and fingers. It develops when repetitive loading exceeds the tendon’s ability to recover. While symptoms may improve with rest, the underlying tendon often remains weak — without targeted rehabilitation, pain commonly returns once normal activities resume.
— RECOGNISE THE SIGNS
Localised pain over the bony point on the outside of the elbow.
Discomfort triggered by gripping, lifting or carrying objects.
A noticeable drop in grip strength affecting everyday tasks.
Pain during simple grip-based tasks like opening jars or door handles.
Pain that can radiate down into the forearm.
Stiffness that's more noticeable first thing in the morning.
— WHY EARLY ASSESSMENT MATTERS
We believe the best outcomes occur when you understand why your symptoms developed. We’ll explain what is driving your pain, why the tendon has become overloaded and how progressive rehabilitation helps restore tendon health.
— YOUR RECOVERY JOURNEY
Your treatment may include progressive strengthening and tendon loading, manual therapy and joint mobilisation, dry needling where appropriate, activity modification and ergonomic advice, bracing or taping where clinically indicated, an individualised home exercise program, Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) for suitable chronic tendon conditions, and return-to-work and sport-specific rehabilitation.
Isometric exercises early to reduce pain, progressing to eccentric strengthening and progressive resistance exercises to stimulate tendon healing and rebuild capacity. We also strengthen the shoulder and upper limb to improve load distribution.
For persistent or long-standing tendon pain — high-energy acoustic waves stimulate healing, combined with progressive strengthening rather than used standalone.
Whether your goal is returning to work, the gym, racquet sports, golf, gardening or simply lifting without pain, we'll progressively guide your return with a structured rehabilitation program designed to restore confidence and reduce the risk of future flare-ups.
— THE KENMORE VILLAGE PHYSIO DIFFERENCE
Every rehabilitation program is built around understanding why the problem developed — not just treating the painful structure.
We identify the cause, not just the symptom.
Clear answers before we build your plan.
Tailored to your goals, work and lifestyle.
Long-term outcomes, not just short-term relief.
Everything you need to know before your first appointment.
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Usually not. Most cases can be diagnosed through a thorough physiotherapy assessment. Imaging is generally only recommended if another condition is suspected or your symptoms are not improving as expected.
Most people recover successfully with physiotherapy and do not require surgery. Surgery is generally only considered when symptoms fail to improve after appropriate conservative management.
Many people notice significant improvement within 6–12 weeks, although more persistent tendon injuries may require several months of progressive rehabilitation.
Yes. Complete rest is rarely the solution. We'll help modify your activities while progressively rebuilding your tendon's capacity, allowing you to stay as active as possible throughout rehabilitation.
Shockwave Therapy can be highly effective for persistent tendon pain, particularly when symptoms have been present for several months. It delivers the best results when combined with a structured strengthening program.
— GET IN TOUCH
At KVP, we don’t simply treat painful tendons—we identify why the problem developed and provide the right rehabilitation to achieve lasting recovery.
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