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Dr. Darshan Bafna • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Exercises

These evidence-based rehabilitation exercises are specifically designed to reduce lateral elbow pain, remodel the extensor tendons, and restore forearm strength. Click any card below to view detailed instruction steps and physiological targets.

1. Mid-Trap Exercise

Mid-Trap Exercise

Lying face down, raise your arms out to the sides in a T-shape to strengthen middle back muscles.

Hold 2s • 10-15 Reps

2. Wrist Extension with Broom Handle

Wrist Extension with Broom Handle

Roll a broom handle or dowel horizontally using wrist motions to develop extensor endurance.

Perform 1 Min • 3 Sets

3. Active Elbow Flexion & Extension

Active Elbow Flexion and Extension

Controlled bending and straightening of the elbow to improve range of motion and gliding.

15 Reps • 3 Sets

4. Wrist Radial Deviation Strengthening

Wrist Radial Deviation Strengthening

Rest forearm and lift weight sideways (thumb pointing up) to reinforce radial stabilizers.

Hold 2s • 10-15 Reps

5. Eccentric Wrist Extension

Eccentric Wrist Extension

Lift weight with opposite hand, then lower it slowly using only the affected wrist.

Slow 5s Lower • 10-15 Reps

6. Resisted Wrist Flexion

Resisted Wrist Flexion

Curl wrist upwards (palm facing up) under controlled resistance to balance forearm flexors.

Hold 2s • 10-15 Reps

7. Wrist Stretch

Wrist Stretch

Bilateral stretch: pull wrist down (palm down) and pull fingers back (palm up) to lengthen muscles.

Hold 30s • 3 Reps

8. Forearm Pronation and Supination

Forearm Pronation and Supination

Rotate forearm slowly so palm alternates facing upwards and downwards to build mobility.

Perform for 1 Min

9. Forearm Rotation Strengthening

Forearm Pronation and Supination Strengthening

Hold a hammer by the end and rotate forearm inward/outward to strengthen rotators.

10-15 Reps • 3 Sets

10. Reverse Prayer Stretch

Reverse Prayer Stretch

Press backs of hands together pointing down, slowly lift elbows to stretch deep wrist extensors.

Hold 30s • 3 Reps

11. Radial Nerve Glides

Radial Nerve Glides

Depress shoulder, rotate arm inward, flex wrist, and tilt head to mobilize the radial nerve pathway.

Perform 10 Rhythmic Glides

"Consistent, targeted exercise conditioning helps restore forearm function and heals lateral epicondylitis."