Tennis Elbow Classroom

Allen Willette

A contrarian Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow resource, to help you sort through the myths and misconceptions around this frustrating, painful tendon curse. Brought to you by Neuromuscular Therapist, Allen Willette - Creator of the original self-help Internet video program: Tennis Elbow Classroom... Let's break Your Vicious Cycle! read less

Healing Torn Tendons Non Surgically
Nov 13 2022
Healing Torn Tendons Non Surgically
If you have Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow and you find out you have a tear in your tendon – Is it possible to recover without surgery? And are there any less-invasive alternatives to full, open surgery if, in fact, you do need some medical intervention? In this podcast episode, Allen Willette, from Tennis Elbow Classroom answers these and other questions related to tendons tears – Specifically related to these particular elbow injuries, including: How tears diagnosed in the first place The different types of tears The prospect of healing different degrees of severity and what they probably require The less-invasive alternatives to surgery, including ProloTherapy, PRP and Stem Cell Therapy Two “lessor” surgical procedures, Tenex and TenJet that can be performed rapidly under local anesthesia And for the full article, visit: Healing Tendon Tears Without Surgery [Article] Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZW5uaXNlbGJvd2NsYXNzcm9vbS5jb20vZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0Lw And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
When Do You Need An MRI For Tennis Or Golfer’s Elbow?
Nov 21 2020
When Do You Need An MRI For Tennis Or Golfer’s Elbow?
When should you consider getting an MRI if you have a Golfer’s or Tennis Elbow injury? Allen Willette from Tennis Elbow Classroom answers this question in this podcast episode. Which also covers several key, related questions including: Do I need an MRI to diagnose my Tennis or Golfer's Elbow? When is the right time to get an MRI scan – If at all!? What will the MRI tell me... what do the results actually mean? And are there any good alternatives? Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI for short) is considered the “gold standard” when it comes to imaging or “seeing” what’s wrong with soft tissues. If there are any significant defects in your tendons the MRI will reveal these in the greatest detail now medically available. This is the best objective measure (although not the only measure) you can get of how severe the damage to your tendons may be… (Tendon damage being the essence of what Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow are.) But there are several things to take into consideration about if and when you really need to go to the significant trouble involved in getting an MRI Here's where you can go to read the accompanying article, with links to articles referenced in the episode: When Should You Get An MRI For Tennis Or Golfer’s Elbow? [Article] Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3Rlbm5pc2VsYm93Y2xhc3Nyb29tLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Overcoming Angler's Elbow: Fishing-Related Elbow Pain
Aug 8 2020
Overcoming Angler's Elbow: Fishing-Related Elbow Pain
Why is it that casting, reeling and other fishing motions can sometimes end up causing a lot of inner or outer elbow pain – and sometimes even debilitating tendon injuries? In this episode Allen Willette, of Tennis Elbow Classroom, explains the underlying causes as well as how to treat these frustrating fishing-related elbow injuries. Including how to avoid the common mistakes that can impede your recovery and prolong your misery. "The pain sometimes begins with a whisper, like the gentle 'swish' of fly line through the misty, morning air…" "You start to notice a minor ache or little 'pinch' at your elbow as you cast or reel, especially when you've hooked a feisty bass or rainbow…" "And your arm may feel heavy and tired at night after a long day on the water, perhaps with a dull, burning throb at your inner or outer elbow." "Is it anything to worry about? – Or just a minor nuisance? – Another sign you're getting older, perhaps? Or is this something more?" For the full article on 'Angler's Elbow' visit: Treating & Beating Angler’s Or Fisherman’s Elbow Article And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3Rlbm5pc2VsYm93Y2xhc3Nyb29tLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Tips On How To Sleep With Tennis And Golfer's Elbow Pain
Jun 15 2020
Tips On How To Sleep With Tennis And Golfer's Elbow Pain
Why Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow are so painful at night, and what you can do to help yourself sleep. One of the worst things about Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow is that it can sometimes hurt so much at night that it keeps you from sleeping. But even if your sleep isn't disrupted by pain, you may still be wondering why your elbow hurts so much first thing in the morning. In this podcast episode, Allen Willette from Tennis Elbow Classroom covers these two questions, as well as: What's the best position to sleep in when you have Golfer's or Tennis Elbow? Are there topical preparations or other treatments that can help relieve the pain and help you sleep? And should you wear a brace in bed at night around your wrist or elbow – or is it better not to? For the full article on 'Sleeping With Tennis Elbow' visit: Sleeping With Tennis And Golfer's Elbow Article And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3Rlbm5pc2VsYm93Y2xhc3Nyb29tLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Beating Biker's Elbow Injuries
Mar 2 2020
Beating Biker's Elbow Injuries
Do You Have Inner or Outer Elbow Pain from Mountain Biking, Cycling or Motocross? Allen Willette discusses Biker's Elbow pain in this episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast. Whether you're a road cyclist, mountain biker, or motocross rider, this covers how biking can cause elbow and forearm pain – and injuries like Tennis and Golfer's Elbow… Including the perils and pitfalls in dealing with these injuries – As in the wrong way to treat them – (Which almost everyone unfortunately does, at first!)... And what you'll hopefully begin to see is a better, more sensible approach. So, whether you've just starting to notice the tell-tale tension, stiffness, aching and soreness in your inner or outer elbows – or forearms… OR you've been suffering from significant, persistent burning pain for months – (perhaps already with a diagnosis of Tennis or Golfer's Elbow in hand) – This episode is for you. Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along: Why Cycling + Mountain Biking Causes Golfer’s Or Tennis Elbow And How To Treat It And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3Rlbm5pc2VsYm93Y2xhc3Nyb29tLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Interview With Pianist Andrew F. On Piano-Related Injuries
Jan 13 2020
Interview With Pianist Andrew F. On Piano-Related Injuries
For all you injured and hurting musicians – Especially pianists / keyboard players. https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/rsi/pianist-andrew-furmanczyk-interview/ In this episode I interview my first guest, Pianist Andrew Furmanczyk, a piano and music educator, who's been teaching piano 15+ years both online and off. He's also been on an incredible 14-year journey battling a Golfer's Elbow injury related to playing the piano... Andrew joins me to share his story, ponder the dilemma of injured piano players, in general, and to offer some suggestions to any musicians who are injured, in pain or who are looking for injury prevention tips. Here are Andrew's sites and social accounts if you'd like to learn more about him or reach out: https://howtoplaypiano.ca/ https://youtube.com/pianolounge https://www.pianoplanet.app/ ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AFurmanczyk ►FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/FurmanczykAcademyOfMusic ►DISCORD: https://discord.gg/grbsArn For more on the topic of piano-related injuries, see my article: Overcoming Piano Related Pain: Finger, Wrist And Elbow Injuries (RSIs) — The Missing Link And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: ">https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Beating Piano Tendinitis Injuries: Hand, Wrist And Elbow Pain
Dec 2 2019
Beating Piano Tendinitis Injuries: Hand, Wrist And Elbow Pain
As a piano or keyboard player is there anything worse than being injured – Especially if you're a pro musician? Painful injuries, like Tendinitis, DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Even Golfer's and Tennis Elbow are the curse of so many pianists (and other musicians.) So, whether you're just starting to notice symptoms, like stiffness, tension and pain – (that may still resolve with rest)... Or you already have a full-blown injury that doesn't seem to respond to anything, at this point… This episode is dedicated to helping you better understand these incredibly frustrating injuries – and find the right treatment path... We're going to cover: The Truth About “Tendonitis” and InflammationThe Myth Of “Total Rest”The Missing Link In Piano RSI Treatment, in many cases.And the Standard Treatment Approach...Compared to what I believe is a much Better Strategy Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along: Overcoming Piano Related Pain: Finger, Wrist And Elbow Injuries (RSIs) — The Missing Link And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: ">https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Swimmer's Elbow
Jul 2 2019
Swimmer's Elbow
Does Swimming Help Or HURT Tennis Elbow? Let's talk about swimmer's, Golfer's and Tennis Elbow. Hi this is Allen Willette with the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast. Whether you developed an injury swimming and think of it as “Swimmer's Elbow”… OR you developed a Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow injury some other way – but happen to love to swim… I'm guessing there are probably two or three key questions on your mind: First off: Is swimming bad for Tennis or Golfer's Elbow? – Does it cause or aggravate it?Secondly: Could swimming possibly be a good rehab exercise for your Tennis or Golfer's Elbow? – (Especially if swimming wasn't what caused it in the first place)And, lastly: Should you STOP swimming until your injury heals? – (Especially if swimming IS what caused your injury in the first place) So, let's dig right into the question of whether swimming causes or aggravates Tennis Elbow... (Listen to the podcast episode above or...) Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along: Swimmer's Elbow – Does Swimming Help Or Hurt Tennis Elbow? And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: ">https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Do Topical Tennis Elbow Treatments Rub You The Right Way?
Jun 13 2019
Do Topical Tennis Elbow Treatments Rub You The Right Way?
Do Lotions, Creams And Sprays Help Your Tennis Elbow Heal? Lotions, sprays and medicated gels are often used to relieve the pain of Tennis and Golfer's Elbow... But can these topical remedies actually help your injured tendons heal – or are they more likely to just rub you the wrong way? This is Allen Willette with another episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast… And I certainly get it that when your Golfer's or Tennis Elbow is screaming bloody murder... And you can barely lift your coffee mug without stabbing pain in your elbow, (much less your tennis racket, golf clubs or leaf blower)...  You may desperately need some relief, so you buy some cream, spray or gel and rub it in… Presto! Instant relief! Great idea, right? Well, maybe, maybe not! At best, you may get some temporary relief from your symptoms with little or no downside… But, here's the thing… although you could reasonably expect a cream or salve to help protect your skin as it heals from a cut or abrasion... You can't realistically expect something you put on your skin to help your Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow injury heal faster… Okay, so, why not? Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along: Topical Treatments For Tennis Elbow: Lotions, Potions And Creams, Oh My! And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
3 Key Ergo Tips For Computer-Related Wrist And Elbow Pain
Jan 27 2019
3 Key Ergo Tips For Computer-Related Wrist And Elbow Pain
Are You In Pain Because Of Your Computer? If your neck, shoulder, wrist or elbow is killing you, don't just pop another handful of pills or slap on some ice!… Here are three key tips on what to do about it – Especially if you have Computer Wrist or Mouse Elbow! This covers the three biggest ergonomic factors, as I see them – The 3 big "hacks" that have benefited me tremendously over the years with all the time I've spent on my computer, which is pretty substantial. I'll leave the 7 other suggestions for you to read in my article, 10 Tips To Healing Mouse Elbow (link below) – If you want more suggestions and details, beyond the ergonomic. I'm focusing on the 3 key ergonomic suggestions because these are adjustments that you only need to make once that can deliver substantial improvements for years to come. Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along: 10 Tips To Healing Mouse Elbow Article (Including Podcast) And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Got Guitar Elbow? Don't Fret It!
Oct 13 2018
Got Guitar Elbow? Don't Fret It!
Can you develop Tennis or Golfer's Elbow from playing your guitar? (Or any other stringed instrument, for that matter?) Unfortunately, yes, all too easily... And whether you call it Guitar Elbow, "Guitar Tendonitis" or Guitar Tennis Elbow, this podcast episode is all about helping you get off on the right track, understanding and treating your Guitar-related pain or injury the right way. Regardless of whether it's affecting your fretting or your strumming hand – or whether it's your inner or outer elbow that's hurting – OR even if it's your wrist tendons that are screaming in pain... This will help you avoid the worst myths, missteps and pitfalls that trip up so many stringed-instrument players, struggling with these annoying and potentially disabling injuries. Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along: Guitar Elbow Article (Including Podcast) And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Do You Have Pickleball Elbow?
Jul 14 2018
Do You Have Pickleball Elbow?
If you play Pickleball and are starting to experience pain in your elbow area, look out! You may be coming down with a case of “Pickleball Elbow!” Hi, this is Allen Willette with the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast, and I want to help you get off on the right track, understanding and treating your Pickleball injury whether it's your inner or outer elbow that's hurting – and whether it's Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow. Because, if you have a tendon injury in your elbow area, it's most likely going to end up being classified as either Tennis or Golfer's Elbow. And I'd like to help you avoid the myths, and misconceptions and all the mistakes based on them – mistakes which derail a lot of sufferers and cause them a great deal of unnecessary suffering. It's no joke! One of my student/members who plays Pickleball in Arizona (where the sport is apparently VERY popular) recently told me that half the people he plays with are experiencing elbow pain! Well, maybe not HALF – but a large percentage of Pickleball players are either among the walking wounded, all wrapped up in braces or bands – or they're dropping out of matches like flies. Why are so many players getting injured?... Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along: Full Article (With Podcast) On Pickleball Elbow And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Dry Needling For Tennis Elbow
May 17 2018
Dry Needling For Tennis Elbow
Dry Needling is a treatment for Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow and other conditions that involves repeatedly sticking a needle into tissues (usually muscles or tendons) which are not healing properly in the hopes of stimulating a healing response. Or for the purpose of "deactivating" highly-irritable, pain-causing spots in muscles, known as a 'Trigger Points.' The needle in question can be either a Medical Hypodermic needle – (which is used in this case to penetrate the tissues but without injecting anything)... OR it can be an Acupuncture needle, which is often referred to as 'Trigger Point Dry Needling' or 'Intramuscular Stimulation' (IMS) and which is a much more common practice. It seems unfortunate, though, that the term Dry Needling has come to refer to two very different treatments – utilizing two very different types of needles... After all, there's a very big difference between a thin, filament Acupuncture needle and a Medical Hypodermic Syringe! So, in this episode, I'm going to cover separately what I think should be considered two distinct treatments. Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along: Full Article On Tennis Elbow And Dry Needling And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-willette-nmt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
The 3 Key Principles Of Tennis Elbow Rehab Exercise
Apr 5 2018
The 3 Key Principles Of Tennis Elbow Rehab Exercise
Are you looking for which exercises to do when you have Tennis Elbow – And which exercises are best? You're in the right place – But let me ask you this, first: Are you sure it's the right time to begin those exercises? Because, I have to tell you, there IS a right time and a wrong time to begin your Tennis Elbow rehab exercises! And I'd to help you avoid the common mistake of starting them at the wrong time – Or in the wrong order, because it can make a huge difference to your healing and recovery! So, let's talk about three key principles – that you won't likely hear anywhere else: Why Tennis Elbow Rehab Exercises are NOT the top priority – in the beginning of your healing process, How and why starting those Exercises right away often aggravates the injury, WHAT the BEST Exercise to begin your Tennis Elbow rehab IS (when it is time to start) (And why that exercise is NOT actually Wrist Extension) So, put down those weights, bands or rubber bars for a minute – and let's reconsider this thing. Because after 15 years of experience in treating Tennis Elbow and coaching people online, I've seen WAY too many people get these 3 things wrong… (along with all the other treatment mistakes, like taking pills, icing, wearing a brace and getting Cortisone Shots) Here's the link to the full article if you'd like to read along: Full Article On Tennis Elbow Rehab And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Is Acupuncture Effective For Treating Tennis Elbow?
Feb 11 2018
Is Acupuncture Effective For Treating Tennis Elbow?
Is Acupuncture an effective treatment when it comes to encouraging the healing process of Tennis Elbow?... Or is it simply a way to temporarily relieve some of the pain and other symptoms of Tennis and Golfer's Elbow? Allen Willette tackles this question in this episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast. There does seem to be evidence that Acupuncture can reduce the pain of Tennis Elbow... Acupuncture can generally alleviate many kinds of pain, after all. And, in that sense, it's certainly a much safer, healthier choice than anti-inflammatory pills and Cortisone shots... But the larger question is: Can Acupuncture actually help a Tennis Elbow injury heal? Here's the link to the article if you'd like to read along: Read The Full Article On Acupuncture And Tennis Elbow And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/tennis-elbow-classroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Who Are The True Tennis Elbow Experts?
Aug 4 2017
Who Are The True Tennis Elbow Experts?
Who are the true experts and authorities when it comes to the treatment of Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow? Would they be general practice Doctors? Orthopedic Surgeons? Physical Therapists, perhaps? Or could they be the practitioners who exclusively work on muscles and tendons by hand: Massage Therapists and other Bodyworkders? Allen Willette examines this question in this episode of the Tennis Elbow Classroom podcast. Here's the link to the article if you'd like to read along: Full Article: Who Are The REAL Authorities On Tennis Elbow Treatment? And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tenniselbowclassroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom Tennis Elbow Tutor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenniselbowhelp/
Tennis Elbow Supplements: Helpful For Healing Or Waste Of Money?
Jul 18 2017
Tennis Elbow Supplements: Helpful For Healing Or Waste Of Money?
Are there any supplements, including vitamins or herbal remedies for Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow that will help relieve your pain and support your healing process or are they a complete waste of time and money? It's a question I'm often asked by my members in the forum – and in my practice treating Tennis Elbow sufferers directly. Many people want to avoid toxic anti-inflammatory pills – for very good reasons, and they're looking for natural alternatives for both pain relief AND to support their healing process. The problem is that desperate Tennis and Golfer's Elbow sufferers tend to get a little carried away seeking remedy… And there's no shortage of claims on the Internet (some bordering on the miraculous) about all kinds of vitamins, supplements or herbal concoctions – including: Basic Vitamins: A, B, C and D“Anti-Inflammatory” Herbs: Ginger, Turmeric, BromelainMSM, Chondrotin and GlucosamineFish Oil / Veg-based Omega-3 OilsAnd Collagen Supplements Sadly, the short answer is that most of these things, beyond basic vitamins, are pointless and a waste of money, for various reasons we explore in this episode... (At least when it comes to healing tendon injuries like Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow. Not necessarily for other problems.) REFERENCE – Quoted in the video: “Vitamin D plays a significant role in the tendon-to-bone healing process by increasing the bone mineral density and strengthening the skeletal muscles.” Vitamin D And The Immunomodulation Of Rotator Cuff Injury This study has to do with the Rotator Cuff tendons of the shoulder, and how they need to heal and form strong attachments to the bone after surgery… But the same principle may apply to Tennis or Golfer's Elbow, because we're dealing with a similar 'tendon attachment' at our elbows. See my full article for the other medical paper references, the full video and other details: Tennis Elbow Supplements And Vitamins: Help You Heal Or Waste Of Money? And while you're there, get my free video course: 'Tennis Elbow 101' – (6 videos on Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow) Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tenniselbowclassroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom Tennis Elbow Tutor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr SlideShare: https://www.slideshare.net/TennisElbowClassroom
Why Self Massage Is Key When Treating Your Own Tennis Elbow
Jun 10 2017
Why Self Massage Is Key When Treating Your Own Tennis Elbow
Discover why advanced Massage Therapy techniques are the best way to treat your own Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow injury. Learn about the most powerful self-massage methods to use from a professional Neuromuscular Therapist, who treats these injuries every day. Here's a quote from the episode: I truly believe Advanced Massage Therapy Techniques are the “Missing Link” when it comes to treating the true, underlying causes of Tennis Elbow… And reversing that stubborn, vicious injury cycle that few things can touch. (Literally, few things TOUCH at ALL, except, possibly in the most superficial way.) Because nothing else physically “get's into” the muscle and tendon “issues in the tissues,” at the root of the injury better... Nothing else releases the tension and restrictions in your muscles and stimulates tendon healing like the right Massage Therapy methods can... (Again, in my opinion, but based on a lot of experience.) For the full, detailed article please visit: The Best Tennis Elbow Self Massage Therapy Techniques Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tenniselbowclassroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom Tennis Elbow Tutor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr
How Is Lateral Epicondylitis Treated In Physical Therapy?
Apr 15 2017
How Is Lateral Epicondylitis Treated In Physical Therapy?
If you have Tennis Elbow and go to see your Doctor for diagnosis and treatment, it's very likely that you'll be given a prescription for Physical Therapy treatments. But, the question is: How likely are those treatment to help you fully recover? (Or to at least to put you well on your way to healing and recovery in a reasonable period of time.) And what if you've already been through a series of visits and it didn't help you – What do you do NOW? There's no doubt that Physical or 'Physiotherapy' treatments help some Tennis and Golfer's Elbow sufferers recover… However, in my experience, working directly with hundreds of Golfer's and Tennis Elbow sufferers for about 15 years… And from what I've gathered from talking with my Tennis Elbow Classroom program members, Physical Therapy also seems to let a lot of people down... And in many cases, that's after dozens of visits, MONTHS of hard work and precious wasted time and energy – that's gone forever. NOT to disparage hard-working and well-meaning Physical Therapists. Tennis Elbow is a stubborn, difficult to treat injury – and my skepticism and criticism has to do with the overall Medical System and how it looks at and treats these kinds of injuries. And since Physical Therapy is under the umbrella of the Allopathic Medicine and its symptom-obsessed Model, there's quite a lot to criticize. Including how that system, in a way, ties the hands of its practitioners. So, let's begin with a look at HOW Tennis Elbow is typically treated… This podcast episode covers: How is Tennis Elbow / Lateral Epicondylitis typically treated in Physical Therapy?What are the techniques or 'Modalities' often used?Is anything missing from this typical treatment protocol?And are there Tennis Elbow rehab exercises you can do at home? For the full, detailed article please visit: How Effective Is Physical Therapy For Treating Tennis Elbow? For the YouTube version of this podcast, visit: Physical Therapy And Tennis Elbow [VIDEO] Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tenniselbowclassroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom Tennis Elbow Tutor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr
It's Tennis Elbow Season!
Mar 12 2017
It's Tennis Elbow Season!
Warning Signs Of Tennis And Golfer's Elbow It's that time of year again when many people get back out on the tennis courts and golf courses and start swinging, volleying, chipping and driving! Many call it spring – but I call it Tennis Elbow Season! Sure, you can develop Tennis or Golfer's Elbow at any time – Regardless of whether you play tennis or golf or not. But there IS a certain time of year – (especially in the colder climates) when many start gardening, paddling, pitching and playing tennis again after a long and less active winter. The problem is that we often don't maintain our conditioning over the winter… And when spring fever hits, enthusiasm surges with all the pent-up energy and desire to be outside playing again. A risky combo that catches countless golfers, tennis players and other enthusiasts by surprise. Here are the early warning signs of Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow,What to do if you start noticing these telltale symptoms,And how seriously you should take them. And here's the full article: Article and video on telltale signs of Tennis Elbow Follow me here for more podcast episodes or on your favorite platform: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom/id1139929214 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tennis-elbow-classroom SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tenniselbowclassroom TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Tennis-Elbow-Classroom-p897811/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I4pcjtynmwwwea3wsd4vqxmmdpe And to get all my latest of everything, including posts, podcasts and videos, follow on your favorite social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennisElbowClassroom G+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TennisElbowClassroom/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TennisElbowClassroom Tennis Elbow Tutor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TennisElbowTutr