What is Tennis elbow?
'''Tennis elbow''' or '''archer's elbow''' is a condition where the outer part of the [[elbow]] becomes sore and tender. It is often associated with playing [[tennis]], [[golf]] or other kinds of [[sport]] that use a [[racquet]]. The following can cause the condition: *Only using part of the elbow; this can happen with mouse/keyboard users (called [[Repetitive strain injury]]), or with certain forms of mountain climbing. *Keeping the body in a bad tenure/positioning *Wrong technique in sports that use clubs or racquets (such as tennis or golf) ==Treatment== There are few specific means of treatment, but certain general forms may help: *Physical therapy *Using non-[[steroid]]al anti-[[Inflammation|inflammatory]] drugs, like [[ibuprofen]] or [[aspirin]] *Using heat or cold *Using a brace or strap to reduce the strain on the elbow {{sport-stub}} [[Category:Tennis]] [[Category:Injuries]]