Are you having trouble lifting things or getting out of chairs because of tennis elbow? PRP Injection for Tennis Elbow may be an option to alleviate your pain and reduce symptoms associated with this injury.
Tennis
elbow is one of the most common overuse injuries that golfers experience.
Unfortunately, it can be difficult to treat and even more difficult to prevent
from occurring again.
In this article, we'll show you how PRP
injections for tennis elbow can help you avoid re-injury and get your swing
back on track.
What
is it?
The term "tennis
elbow" comes from the fact that tennis players are especially susceptible
to this condition. Tennis elbow causes pain and tenderness on the outside of
the elbow.
The condition can
affect not only tennis players but also other people who use their arms for
repetitive motions over time.
For example, painters,
plumbers, butchers, and carpenters may also be at risk.
What
are the signs and symptoms of tennis elbow?
The symptoms of tennis
elbow can last for several months or years if they're not treated. The earlier
you get treatment, the quicker your symptoms will improve.
Symptoms
of tennis elbow include:
·
Pain on the outside of your elbow
·
Weak grip strength
·
A stiff elbow
·
Difficulty in holding a cup or lifting
heavy objects
·
If you have trouble extending your arm
fully or moving it with strength.
How
does a PRP injection help with tennis elbow?
PRP injections are
commonly used for treating chronic tendonitis.
This therapy can also
be used for treating osteoarthritis and other painful conditions to promote
healing and reduce pain.
A PRP injection can be
an effective treatment for tennis elbow, particularly in patients who have not
responded to conservative measures such as rest, activity modification,
physical therapy, or corticosteroid injections.
The injection involves
drawing a small amount of blood from your arm, spinning it down to isolate your
platelets and plasma (the liquid portion of your blood), and injecting this
into your injured tendon.
Your platelet-rich
plasma contains growth factors that can initiate a healing response within your
body.
When injected into your
injured area, it can help to speed up recovery time, Stimulate healing at a
cellular level, and reduce pain.
Why
is PRP Injection effective for tennis elbow?
Platelet-rich plasma
(PRP) injection is a non-surgical treatment that can help alleviate this
condition.
It can be used to treat
both chronic pain and acute injuries. An injection of PRP can help heal the
injured tissue and reduce inflammation, allowing you to resume normal
activities again.
PRP treatment is so
effective because it uses the body’s own healing mechanisms to stimulate and
encourage change.
There has been
scientific research that shows that PRP injections release growth factors that
promote repair at the site of injury.
PRP injections were
beneficial for patients with chronic tennis elbow when compared with
corticosteroid injections or conservative care alone.
How
Kent MSK Clinic can treat your Tennis elbow?
Kent MSK Clinic has a
team of three highly experienced Physiotherapists who are passionate about
helping you with your Tennis elbow.
Over the last 20 years,
we have helped thousands of patients relieve their Tennis elbow and we have
helped even more prevent Tennis elbow from worsening.
We treat patients from
all walks of life who have a wide range of Tennis elbow problems. We are
privileged to be the first choice for many top athletes and performers.
