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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)Tennis Elbow is a very popular form of acute tendonitis that is most prevalent in tennis players that are over 40 and up to 50% of racket sports players develop this condition at some stage. It is a degenerative condition where tendon fibres attach the muscles of the forearm to the elbow. Sufferers generally complain of a severe, burning pain on the outside of the elbow, which gradually worsens and is exacerbated by gripping or lifting things. TreatmentWhen treating Tennis elbow rest the area, apply cold compression for 10-20 minutes at a time for at least 3 times a day. Do this to the injured area for the first day up to 3 days. Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy may be used after the acute swelling is improved. Cold compression therapy will reduce initial inflammation and swelling and Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy increases blood flow through the area to speed the healing process. This can be further helped by the use of ultrasound applications over the affected area, as it reduces swelling quickly and increases blood flow to the area, helping the tendon heal more quickly. ![]() The trick to any tendon injury is getting it to heal with minimal scar tissue formation and with as much realignment of tendon fibers as possible - something both Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy and therapeutic ultrasound are great at! Even with optimum healing there is always less elasticity in a previously injured tendon. The trick is to make sure you heal this the best you can, that way your chance of reinjury down the road is much lower than average. | Tendon Injury Facts: When the tendon gets inflamed it is known as tendonitis, and when the tendons are chronically overused, it may lead to microscopic tears in the collagen matrix and causes a gradual weakening of the tissues. Achilles tendonitis is a common injury among runners, as the Achilles tendon is responsible for helping you lift off the ground with each stride. As computers become ever more important elements of the work place and everyday life, incidents of wrist tendonitis are on the rise. Oral Medications can mask the pain but do not aid in the healing of tendonitis. Anti-inflammatories and pain killers can cause tendonitis to worsen. Ice and Compression are the easiest and most effective treatments for tendonitis. Dear MendMeShop, I had been suffering with elbow tendonitis for a year. I went to a chiropractor which helped some but then it returned. After using the ultrasound for three weeks it was almost completely better. Now I just use it occaisionally if I feel any twinge of pain. I thought I would always have to live with the pain. It was such a huge relief. I am also glad to know I have it for any future injuries. Rating: Dianne Pacheco Dear MendMeShop, Dear Sirs, I am writing to say that your ultrasound cured my frozen shoulder; there is no question about it. My shoulder was very painful and I could not sleep at night. I went to one chiropractor who could not help me at all. I went to another and he was helping a little. I decided to do my own research on the internet and found MendMeShop. I sent for both the inferno pad and the ultrasound. I figured with the money back guarantee, how could I lose? I really wasn't expecting a lot. I took the ultrasound to the chiropractor and he said it looked like an excellent idea. I used both the arm pad and the ultrasound. My chiropractor said he'd never seen anyone heal so fast from frozen shoulder. I was shocked! I tell everyone about it. People seem put off by the price BUT how much do doctor visits, pain medication plus your time off work cost? And all of that certainly does not have a money back guarantee! The staff at MendMeShop are top notch - very friendly, concerned and knowledgeable. It's not just a job to them, they know how good their product is and want to help people. Yours truly, Janice Dietrich Rating: Janice Dietrich ![]() Dear MendMeShop, A few months ago my tennis elbow started to flare up again. I have gone to physical therapy for ultrasound treatments in the past and they worked. I'm not in a position right now to go to physical therapy, so thought I would just have to ride it out until I could get there. Then I came across this website and thought I'd give the Ultrasound Pain Therapy System a try. I'm glad I did. The pain has started to subside and I don't have to spend my money going to the physical therapist! I have friends who have tried my system as well and they are amazed at the results. I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you MendMeShop!! Jean, WA Rating: Jean Perkins ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |














