Backhand in Lawn-Tennis Elbow
The term tennis elbow first appeared in a medical journal in 1883 called Lawn -tennis elbow written by Major . But don’t think that tennis elbow only affects tennis players! Although the racket players are more prone to get this condition but a musical instrument player, video games players, IT professional or just a housewife can be affected easily too. It can be caused by other sports and by work or hobbies that involve repetitive movements like cricket and cooking. Definition of TENNIS ELBOW Inflammation and pain over the outer side of the elbow involving the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and usually resulting from excessive strain on and twisting of the forearm— also called lateral humeral epicondylitis . Tennis elbow is caused by an injury to the tendons of the outer elbow and forearm (common extensor muscle group of forearm). This coul...