Tennis Elbow Classroom

24/06/2024

I was terrified I would have to give up tennis... It's gone now. [Tennis Elbow] I don't have it. I'm playing better than I've played in a long time!

– Alison Gold

To learn more about the Tennis Self-Help Program Alison is referring to, (available for Golfer's Elbow, too) - Please follow one of the links below:

► For Tennis Elbow: https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/tennis-elbow/

► For Golfer's Elbow: https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/golfers-elbow/

24/01/2024

Mothers and fathers get this thumb injury from picking up their babies... Gamers from their controllers... Cell phone users from too much texting – And let's not forget percussionists, golfers and anglers!

You might think it's just a SIMPLE case of Tendonitis but it's actually a slightly more complicated tendon syndrome known as a 'Tenosynovitis.'

Learn all about De Quervain's Tenosynovitis in this podcast episode.

Here's the link to the full article, which has the video version:

https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/wrist-finger-thumb/what-is-de-quervains-tenosynovitis/

And here's the link to the De Quervain's tests, I mentioned in the podcast, that you can do to quickly diagnose yourself:

https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/wrist-finger-thumb/de-quervains-syndrome-tests/

21/01/2024

Mothers and fathers can develop this painful thumb injury from picking up their babies… Gamers from their controllers… Smartphone users from too much texting – (Percussionists, golfers and anglers, too!)

They call it De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis – But what is it? This video helps explain, in detail, what the true nature of this injury is and how it happens. Full article here:

https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/wrist-finger-thumb/what-is-de-quervains-tenosynovitis/

19/01/2024

How do you know if you have De Quervain’s Syndrome? – (A form of Tenosynovitis also known as Mommy Thumb, Smartphone Thumb and Gamer’s Thumb.) Just do these three simple tests. Article also discusses other possibilities.

https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/wrist-finger-thumb/de-quervains-syndrome-tests/?feed_id=82&_unique_id=65a9c8da3e71f

Check if you have a De Quervain's Tenosynovitis thumb injury (Smartphone / Mommy Thumb pain) Learn what it is and what to do next

01/01/2024

Thumb pain: Mothers and fathers get it from picking up babies… Smartphone users, gamers, percussionists, golfers and anglers get it, too! – But it’s not a SIMPLE case of Tendonitis. It’s a more complicated tendon syndrome known as 'De Quervain's Tenosynovitis’ – Here's what that is and how it develops

https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/wrist-finger-thumb/what-is-de-quervains-tenosynovitis/?feed_id=74&_unique_id=65921e0463ce6

Mothers, musicians, gamers & golfers get this awful thumb pain (NOT simply Tendonitis) Meet De Quervain's Tenosynovitis – Detailed explanation

01/01/2024

'Smartphone Thumb' is caused by the repetitive thumb motions of typing on a smartphone keyboard and is usually, technically, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis - but it can also sometimes be a more serious Osteoarthritis thumb joint problem.

According to researchers at the Mayo Clinic, smartphone thumb causes joints in the hand to get loose, and the abnormal thumb bone movement could be causing pain and eventual arthritis.

31/12/2023

New mothers are especially prone to this painful thumb injury from the repetitive lifting and awkward wrist positions needed to support the newborn baby’s head while cradling and nursing.

If you’re a new parent or you care for an infant, you could be at risk for a type of tendonitis called mommy thumb. It can be painful, but it’s treatable.

30/12/2023

Intersection Syndrome (IS) is very similar to De Quervain's Tenosynovitis and can occur simultaneously.

The injury occurs where the tendons involved with De Quervain's (abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis) in the first compartment pass obliquely over the tendons in the second compartment (which contains the extensor carpi radialis tendons).

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/intersection-syndrome

29/12/2023

There are several layers of tissue involved with De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis that can become adhered and fibrotic, and the Extensor Retinaculum is the uppermost layer.

This illustration shows the retinaculum, which "holds" the thumb and finger tendons close to the wrist where they cross - and the tendons in their Synovial Sheaths underneath it, which is often the location of the most acute symptoms.

This illustration is from an article about how Rock Climbers also suffer from this injury along with pregnant women, new moms, gamers, golfers and people who are in the trades.

https://www.onsightmovement.com/post/thumb-sided-wrist-pain-in-climbers-a-case-for-de-quervain-s-tenosynovitis

Finally, a sunny day is in the forecast with pristine conditions. You make the trek out to work your bouldering project: the one involving a lot of funky pinch grips and thumb catches. After attempting this problem for several weeks, you link together the crux and come out on top! You’re elated; h...

29/12/2023

Illustration of tendons and synovial sheaths involved in De Quervain's:

Jul 9, 2022 - De Quervain's tendinosis is a condition that causes pain, tenderness, and swelling along the thumb side of your wrist. The condition develops when the tendons around the base of the thumb become irritated or constricted.

28/12/2023

Check out my new program for Mommy Thumb / Texter's Thumb / De Quervain's Tenosynovitis if your thumb hurts!

https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/de-quervains-thumb-program/?feed_id=67&_unique_id=658e04012d8c8

Learn how to release the underlying cause of your thumb Tenosynovitis yourself. No tools needed. Easy video lessons. 100% Guaranteed.

13/12/2023

“It really had a profound effect, number one, on the way I serve but also the fact that I didn't feel any more pain. I highly recommend this program.” – David S.

To learn more about the Tennis Self-Help Program David is referring to, (available for Golfer's Elbow, too) - Please follow one of the links below:

► For Tennis Elbow: https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/tennis-elbow/

► For Golfer's Elbow: https://tenniselbowclassroom.com/golfers-elbow/