Determination of the cause of a possible chronic overload. For athletes, possibly rehearsed errors must be corrected by training measures.
Occupational therapy measures
Z. E.g. ergonomic computer mouse and keyboard, etc.
Medical aids
Epicondylitis braces or bandages – may be considered as a treatment option; however, evidence of efficacy is lacking [S2k guideline].
Physical therapy (including physiotherapy)
Physiotherapy
Training therapy
With progressive loading for the wrist extensors (wrist extensors); if necessary, an additional training program of the shoulder can also be performed.
Epicondylitis humeri radialis (tennis elbow): strengthening and stretching exercises relieve symptoms better than passive therapies. Note: Exercises versus injection of glucocorticoids (8 RCT): exercises were statistically significantly superior to injection of glucocorticoids for the four end points (perceived improvement in pain intensity, pain-free grip strength (PFGS), and elbow functional limitations).
Complementary treatment methods
Acupuncture – can be used for epicondylopathia humeri radialis [S2k guideline].
Leech therapy
Electrotherapy (ET) – should not be used as sole therapy for epicondylopathia humeri radialis [S2k guideline].
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) – medical technique for disintegration and removal of calcium concretions and for pain therapy; can be used in therapy-resistant epilog chondropathy humeri radialis [S2k Guideline]