Gripping a coffee cup hurts.
Typing feels irritating.
Even lifting a grocery bag sends a sharp pain down your forearm.If that sounds familiar, you might be dealing with tennis elbow — and no, you don’t need to play tennis to get it.
At Movement Physiotherapy & Fitness in Phnom Penh, we help expats and locals aged 30–60 overcome tennis elbow using a structured, evidence-based recovery plan.
Let’s break it down.
What Is Tennis Elbow, Really?
Tennis elbow (also called lateral epicondylitis) is irritation or degeneration of the tendons on the outside of your elbow.
It’s typically caused by:
- Repetitive gripping (gym, sports, manual work)
- Excessive typing or mouse use
- Poor lifting technique
- Sudden increases in activity
Despite the name, only a small percentage of cases come from tennis. Most cases we see in Phnom Penh are from:
- Gym training
- Desk work
- Cross-training
- Racquet sports
- Golf
- Parenting (yes, even lifting kids)
It’s a tendon overload problem — not just “inflammation.”
And that’s important.
Why It Doesn’t Just “Go Away”
Many people try to rest it.
Some buy a brace.
Others push through the pain.
The problem?
Tendon issues rarely fix themselves without proper load management and rehabilitation.
If you ignore it long enough, it can become chronic and much harder to treat.
How We Fix Tennis Elbow at Movement
We follow our proven 3-step model:
1. RELEASE – Calm the Irritation
First, we reduce pain and settle the irritated tendon.
Depending on your case, we may use:
- Manual therapy
- Dry Needling
- Shockwave Therapy (excellent for chronic tendon issues)
- Laser therapy or EMTT for deeper tissue stimulation
- Load modification strategies
The goal: reduce pain so you can start moving properly again.
2. RESTORE – Improve Strength and Control
Once pain is manageable, we rebuild the tendon’s capacity.
This includes:
- Progressive tendon loading exercises
- Eccentric strengthening
- Grip strength retraining
- Wrist and forearm mobility work
- Shoulder and scapular stability training
Many cases of tennis elbow are actually influenced by poor shoulder mechanics. We always check the full chain.
3. REGAIN – Bulletproof the Elbow
This is where we prevent recurrence.
We design a structured strengthening plan based on your:
- Sport
- Gym routine
- Work demands
- Daily lifestyle
Many cases of tennis elbow are actually influenced by poor shoulder mechanics. We always check the full chain.
You’ll receive a custom Physitrack program so you can continue strengthening at home with video guidance.The goal is not just pain relief.
The goal is resilience.
Who This Is For
This treatment approach is ideal for:
- Expats in Phnom Penh working desk jobs
- Gym members lifting regularly
- Racquet sport players
- CrossFit athletes
- Golfers
- Anyone aged 30–60 with recurring elbow pain
When Should You Seek Treatment?
If you have:
- Pain on the outside of the elbow lasting more than 2–3 weeks
- Weak grip strength
- Pain when lifting or twisting objects
- Recurring flare-ups
Tennis Elbow Treatment in Phnom Penh
At Movement Physiotherapy & Fitness, we combine:
- Hands-on therapy
- Advanced tech (Shockwave, Laser, EMTT)
- Structured strengthening
- Clear education
- Long-term prevention strategy
We don’t just tape it and send you home.
We fix it.
Ready to Fix Your Elbow?
Book your First Relief Treatment Session at Movement today.
We’ll assess the tendon, reduce pain, and create a recovery roadmap tailored to you.
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📍Central Phnom Penh
💪 Let’s get you back to training pain-free
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