Condition’s Commonly Treated

Tennis Elbow

Treatment for Tennis Elbow at Pro Physio SA

Pathology

Tennis elbow is a common overuse degenerative injury involving the muscles and tendons which attach to the lateral elbow. A misnomer about ‘tennis elbow’ is that it is a degenerative pathology rather than an inflammatory pathology. A person will experience an aching but sometimes sharp pain on the outside of their elbow. This is then worsened upon activity but eased with rest. Other common symptoms include: difficulty with gripping (e.g. turning on a tap, opening a door knob) or a feeling of weakness in the arm.

Poor ergonomics, poor posture and poor muscular endurance and strength of supporting muscles around the shoulder and shoulder blade all contribute to Tennis Elbow.

Classification/Assessment

Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapists can thoroughly assess and diagnose the extent of the injury. They will then provide appropriate advice regarding injury management. Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapists can perform specific tests and assessment techniques to not only help diagnose your problem but to also identify any contributing factors to your problem. Most importantly, our Physiotherapists are all highly trained to be able to assess and plan a treatment program that is suitable for you to help you return to your normal activities.

Treatment

Research has shown that treatment of tennis elbow requires activity modification and gradual strengthening exercises of your elbow and wrist muscles. Our physiotherapists will provide you with advice and educate you on activity modification. In addition to this, they will tailor a rehabilitation program specific to you. Our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists are experienced in the treatment of tennis elbow which includes, but is not limited to: specific exercise prescription, stretching exercises, strengthening exercises, advice and education, electrotherapy, massage, dry needling/acupuncture and taping.

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Clare Turnbull

Clare Turnbull is an Adelaide trained physiotherapist with an interest in sports and musculo-skeletal physiotherapy consulting from our Western Suburbs Physio Clinic.

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Clare Turnbull graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia with First Class Honours.

Although Clare is interested in all areas of physiotherapy, she has a particular focus on sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, gained during her experience working as the Head Trainer for the Saint Peter’s Old Collegians Football Club and more recently as Head Physio for the Unley Jets Football Club.

Clare is passionate about delivering evidence-based treatment, including manual therapy, education and self-management. She is committed to ongoing professional development and working with patients to understand and achieve their goals. Clare enjoys collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

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Marco Mittiga

Marco is a Physiotherapist in Adelaide with an interest in Sports injuries and Orthopaedic/Post Surgical Rehabilitation.

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Marco Mittiga graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia in 2014. He has worked as a physiotherapist in a variety of workplace settings including private practice, public hospital settings, and aged care facilities. His work has been focused on managing a wide range of musculoskeletal, spinal and orthopaedic conditions among paediatric, adult and geriatric patient groups. Marco is experienced in orthopaedic and post surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain, women’s health and dry needling.

Marco has a great passion for sports and sports injuries, having played and worked as a physiotherapist for the senior team at Adelaide City Football Club. He also has a keen interest in neck pain and headaches.

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Jonathan Norodom

Jonathan is an Adelaide trained Physiotherapist with an interest in Sports and work related injuries.

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Jonathan Norodom graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia in 2019.

Jonathan holds an interest in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy which stems from his own active lifestyle and experience as a sports trainer for The Adelaide Uni Blacks Football Club. He is particularly interested in rehabilitation and management of sporting injuries for athletes at all levels through strength and conditioning and education.

Jonathan is passionate about promoting optimal life-long outcomes for his patients through encouraging self-management strategies and utilising hands on treatment as well as dry needling. He also understands the importance of incorporating a multi-disciplinary approach and collaborating with other Allied Health Professionals.

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Alex Townsley

Alex is a Physio in Adelaide that holds an interest in Sports injuries and management of complex shoulder conditions.

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Alex is a Physiotherapist who has a keen interest in the assessment and management of all sporting injuries. In particular, hip, groin and knee injuries as well as lower limb muscle injuries including hamstring, quadriceps and calf injuries.

Alex currently works as a Physiotherapist at the Adelaide Crows Football Club working with their AFL and SANFL teams. Alex’s previous roles include working at the Adelaide United Football Club.

Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from The University of South Australia in 2014 and is currently studying a Masters of Sports Medicine through Melbourne University.

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Georgie Bradley

Georgie Bradley is an Adelaide Physiotherapist with interests in Sports and Musculoskeletal Injuries and Rehabilitation, consulting from our Beverley clinic.

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Georgie Bradley graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2020.

Georgie has worked as the Head Trainer for West Adelaide Football Club’s SANFLW team, along side working with their Junior and Senior Men’s teams. She also worked as an Allied Health Assistant at the Flinders Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care Centre with people rehabilitating from conditions such as stroke, brain injury, and orthopaedic surgery.

Georgie enjoys all areas of physiotherapy. With a background in sport, she is particularly interested in sport and musculoskeletal injuries, as well as orthopaedic rehabilitation from her time at Flinders. Georgie is keen on taking a collaborative approach with clients to meet individual goals and improve daily function.

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