What is Tennis Elbow? Mitcham & Aspendale Gardens, Victoria
Tennis elbow is a type of tendonitis that causes pain and inflammation where the forearm tendons attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
Despite its name, tennis elbow disease can affect anyone, not just athletes. It's common among tradies, desk workers, and fitness enthusiasts. Tennis elbow symptoms include:
- Pain or burning on the outer part of the elbow;
- Weak grip strength;
- Discomfort when lifting or gripping;
- Symptoms may worsen with repetitive activity.
You may deal with lateral epicondylitis if you notice tennis elbow symptoms or persistent elbow tendon pain.
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Common Causes of Tennis Elbow
Understanding what causes tennis elbow can help prevent flare-ups and signal when to seek treatment. At Full Speed Performance, we commonly see cases caused by:
- Repetitive arm or wrist movement – Common in tennis, golf, weightlifting, and other racquet or manual sports;
- Overuse at work – Especially in trades like carpentry, plumbing, painting, or prolonged computer use;
- Improper technique or equipment use – Poor mechanics in sports or fitness routines;
- Ageing and tendon wear – Tendon degeneration or reduced elasticity due to age or previous injury.
If you're unsure what’s triggering your tennis elbow symptoms, our experienced team will help you pinpoint the underlying cause through functional movement testing and muscle imbalance analysis.
Our Tennis Elbow Treatments
We combine diagnostics, science, and experience to treat tennis elbow through a structured five-stage rehab model for full recovery. Our rehabilitation stages:
- Recognise – Identify the exact cause using tools like VALD testing.
- Rebuild – Begin targeted tendonitis elbow treatment with gradual loading strategies.
- Regain – Improve endurance and restore elbow stability.
- Replicate – Simulate your work, sport, or daily activities.
- Return – Ensure full functional return with reduced risk of recurrence.
Our team offers a wide range of tennis elbow therapies, including:
- Manual therapy for elbow tendonitis relief.
- Custom tennis elbow physical exercises and tennis arm stretches.
- Guidance for how to treat tennis elbow naturally and effectively.
- Advice on tennis elbow supportive therapy, bracing, and elbow tendonitis stretches.
We don’t just treat symptoms—we help you recover stronger and prevent future flare-ups so you can get back to moving pain-free.
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Symptom Management
We carefully assess and address your specific pain points and discomfort
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Pathology Understanding
We analyse your injury through detailed assessment and imaging when necessary
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Objective Progress Tracking
We measure your improvement week-by-week using advanced testing technology
📞 Take the First Step Toward Healing
If you're dealing with elbow pain or tennis elbow symptoms, now’s the time to act. Book your expert assessment with Full Speed Performance and start your recovery with Melbourne’s trusted rehab team.
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Our team at Full Speed Performance has supported everyone from elite athletes to everyday individuals, earning the trust of professional sports teams, orthopaedic specialists, and performance coaches. We deliver the same high-quality care to every client, whether you're aiming for peak performance or simply want to move pain-free.
FAQ
Tennis elbow is tendonitis of the outer elbow, often caused by repetitive arm or wrist movement, overuse in work or sport, or poor technique. It’s common in tradies, athletes, and office workers alike.
Common signs include pain on the outer elbow, reduced grip strength, and discomfort when lifting, gripping, or performing repetitive tasks.
Yes. Physiotherapy can relieve pain, restore function, and prevent recurrence through targeted exercises, manual therapy, and load management strategies.
Recovery time varies but typically ranges from a few weeks to several months, depending on severity, activity level, and consistency with rehab.
Not always. We tailor your plan to reduce strain without full rest, guiding safe modifications so you can stay active during recovery.

