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Symptoms: Symptoms
of Lateral Epicondylitis,
also known as Tennis
Elbow, include pain directly
on the lateral epicondyle located on the outside
of the elbow (tenoperiosteal junction where tendon
attaches to bone), or 1-2 inches below of it
on the tendon (musculotendinous junction where
muscle and tendon attach together). Weakness
and pain on the outside of the elbow when the
hand/wrist is extended against resistance. Pain
on the outside of the elbow when trying to straighten
the fingers against resistance or when gripping
an object (Shaking hands).
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Cause of Symptoms: Injury
is caused by weak extensor muscles put under
unusual stress, sudden trauma or repetitive overuse,
without first developing enough extensor strength
to withstand these stresses. A direct injury
or repeated trauma to a tendon/muscle can cause
inflammation and a decrease in its active use,
which leads to muscle atrophy, and greater possibility
of re-injuring that tendon/muscle structure when
activities are resumed.
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Treatment
of Symptoms: FLEXTEND® can help
improve the strength and endurance of the
extensor muscles at the musculotendinous and
tenoperiosteal junctions which are the most
susceptible areas that suffer micro-tears /
trauma. Increasing the strength of the extensor
muscles in these specific areas is highly critical
for the successful treatment
of Tennis Elbow. Strong muscles can
also help prevent-injury as well.
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