This article was medically reviewed by Joshua Grahlman, PT, DPT, FAFS. Dr. Joshua Grahlman, PT, DPT, FAFS, is the Founder and Chief Athlete Mechanic of Clutch PT + Performance, a private physical therapy clinic specializing in sports and orthopedics in New York City. With more than a decade of experience, Dr. Grahlman specializes in treating acute and chronic pain and injuries, sports performance optimization and post-operative rehabilitation. Dr. Grahlman earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is one of just a few DPTs in New York City recognized as a Fellow in Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT). He is certified in Active Release Technique and Spinal Manipulation and is a TRX Suspension Training Specialist. Dr. Grahlman has spent his career treating athletes of all levels, from Ironman Champions and Olympians to marathoner moms. He consults for Triathlete, Men’s Health, My Fitness Pal and CBS News.
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Tennis elbow is a condition where you experience pain on the outer side of your elbow. You can develop tennis elbow due to overuse of your joints through repetitive motions, such as swinging a tennis racket, or lifting an object repeatedly over time in the same twisting motion. This repetitive motion then causes damage to the tendons around your elbow, leading to a painful and uncomfortable condition. [1] X Research source You can prevent tennis elbow by doing stretches before you play tennis or golf, and by adjusting your equipment and your technique.