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Elbow Pain & Injury Physiotherapy
Understanding Elbow Pain
Elbow pain refers to discomfort in or around the elbow joint, which may involve bones, muscles, tendons, or ligaments. This joint supports a wide range of daily movements, such as bending, lifting, throwing, and pushing, and is especially vulnerable to strain from repetitive use or injury. Elbow pain may be dull or sharp, constant or triggered by specific motions.
While many causes of elbow pain are not serious, ongoing discomfort should not be ignored. Pain that persists or worsens may signal an underlying issue like tendinitis, arthritis, or a nerve condition, and may require medical attention. Early assessment and therapy can help prevent further damage and support effective recovery.
Common Types of Elbow Injuries
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Nursemaid’s Elbow
Causes of Elbow Pain
Tendinitis refers to the inflammation or irritation of the tendons, often resulting from repetitive movements or overuse.
Two common forms are tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis), both of which cause pain around the bony parts of the elbow and may radiate into the forearm.
Elbow bursitis involves inflammation of the olecranon bursa, a small sac of fluid that cushions the elbow.
This condition can occur due to prolonged pressure, trauma, or infection, and typically presents with noticeable swelling, tenderness, and warmth at the tip of the elbow.
Direct trauma or accidents can result in fractures, dislocations, ligament sprains, tendon tears, or muscle strains around the elbow.
These injuries often lead to immediate pain, swelling, limited movement, and sometimes visible deformity.
Activities that require frequent arm, wrist, or hand motion—such as typing, lifting, throwing, or racquet sports—can overload the elbow joint and surrounding tissues.
Overuse is a key contributor to chronic conditions like tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow.
Symptoms of Elbow Pain
Recognising specific symptoms of elbow pain can help guide an accurate diagnosis and appropriate elbow physiotherapy treatment.Elbow Joint
Pain
Pain in or around the elbow joint may range from a dull ache to a sharp or burning sensation. It can occur during rest or worsen with movement, especially during gripping, lifting, or repetitive arm activities.
Popping or Clicking
Sensation
You may notice a popping, clicking, or snapping sound when moving your elbow. This could indicate joint instability, tendon movement, or cartilage changes, often associated with overuse or joint degeneration.
Tingling & Numbness
Finger
Elbow conditions such as ulnar nerve entrapment can cause tingling, numbness, or a “pins and needles” sensation, particularly in the ring and little fingers. These symptoms suggest nerve involvement and may worsen with bending the elbow for prolonged periods.
Swelling &
Inflammation
Visible swelling or puffiness around the elbow can signal inflammation in the soft tissues or fluid buildup in the joint. The area may also feel warm or tender to the touch.
Reduced Grip
Strength
Elbow issues can affect the muscles responsible for wrist and hand movement, leading to a noticeable decrease in grip strength. This can make everyday tasks—like opening jars or holding objects—more difficult.
Restricted Elbow
Movement
Stiffness or reduced range of motion in the elbow joint can occur, making it challenging to fully bend or straighten the arm. This may result from joint inflammation, muscle tightness, or mechanical obstruction.
How Physiotherapy Helps with Elbow Pain & Injury
Step 1: Thorough Assessment
Your session begins with a comprehensive evaluation, including medical history review, physical examination, and specific clinical tests. This helps identify the root cause of your elbow pain—whether it's due to tendinitis, overuse, nerve entrapment, or other conditions.
Step 2: Individualised Management Plans
Based on the assessment and keeping your goals in mind, we develop a management plan tailored to your needs.
Step 3: Follow-up Care
Regular follow-up sessions allow us to track your progress, fine-tune your physiotherapy treatment, and ensure consistent improvement. Education on self-management and prevention strategies is also provided to minimise recurrence and support joint health.
Elbow Pain Therapy Options May Include
Manual Therapy
This could be in the form of soft tissue massage and joint mobilisations.
Dry Needling
Acupuncture needles are inserted into or near trigger points to stimulate the muscles, causing them to contract or twitch, which helps relieve pain and improve movement.
Rehabilitative Exercises
Your physiotherapist will guide you in selecting the appropriate mobility, strengthening or stability exercises to aid in your recovery.
Shockwave Therapy
Depending on your condition, our physiotherapies may suggest other forms of therapies to help your recovery.
Collaborate with Other Health & Fitness Experts
Your condition may require interventions from other professionals, such as podiatrists, personal gym trainers, sports medicine doctors, and dieticians. We have a close network of specialists to optimise your management for the best outcome.
UFIT’s Insurance Partners
UFIT offers direct billing for the following insurance providers.
Please indicate your provider on the enquiry form so we can check your eligibility.
Get access to a team of health and fitness experts with a vast range of specialised experience and knowledge.
We're committed to ensuring you are pain and injury free and return to action stronger than you were before.
Get easy access to a well-equipped gym space for all your rehab needs, from learning to walk post surgery to returning to sport.
Why Choose UFIT?
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RETURN TO ACTION STRONGER THAN BEFORE
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Get easy access to a well-equipped gym space for all your rehab needs, from learning to walk post surgery to returning to sport.
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Your Road To Recovery
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Consult with one of our highly qualified Physiotherapists so we can assess and understand your needs and goals.
Make an achievable treatment plan together.
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Hear From Our Clients
Decided to go to physio after having constant bad headaches and numbing pain on my right shoulder all the way to my hand.
Been working with Dean for two months now to work on my issues and strengthen my shoulders. Can confidently say that I've gotten stronger and I haven't had any headache or numbing pain for a while now! Dean is very friendly, empathetic, and knowledgeable to find solutions to your pain point. He works with you so that your recovery is sustainable.
UFIT is conveniently located in Club St with great facilities. Would definitely recommend UFIT and Dean as physiotherapist (especially if your insurance covers it!)
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UFIT @ Club Street has very clean facilities, and its staff are professional and friendly. My physiotherapist Vik is patient and professional, and can explain concepts well in layman terms. Thanks to him, I have been seeing clear improvements in my injured knee. Extremely satisfied with my experience here and would definitely recommend people to try out their services.
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I have been consulting with Vik from UFIT Club Street for a couple of months now. There has been remarkable improvement to my condition and I have now been able to go back to an active lifestyle.
Vik is very methodical in his approach and uses a combination of massage, stretching and strength training to trigger recovery. He truly cares about clients - this is quite evident from the prep work and thinking he had already done prior to each session.
One thing that stands out is that Vik does not carpet bomb clients with exercises and treatments. He spends a lot of time diagnosing exactly which muscle group is injured and then focuses effort on treating those.
Highly recommended and grateful for the support.
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Went for a physio therapy session with Nic Tan and it was a lovely experience. I have been suffering with stiffness in my ankle and limited mobility for 4 months ever since I have twisted my ankle. Nic Tan was my assigned physiotherapist and he was very patient and thorough in examining and explaining my condition. Due to his knowledge and professionalism, I found out that there were more issues in affecting the stiffness and mobility. As such, he was able to share a detailed recovery plan which includes strengthening other weakened areas for better and sustainable results. He still went to the extra mile to send me the link to get the right resistance band to do my recovery exercises. It has been 2 months since then and I have regained my ankle mobility. At the same time, my overall strength and flexibility has improved. Highly recommend!
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Have been coming to UFIT one-north and seeing Sahail Malik for various sports-related injuries. I appreciate that each session is systematic and specifically tailored to my needs. From assessment, to rehab, to long-term strengthening and injury prevention; Sahail is knowledgeable and ensures everything we do has the highest impact and relevance for me. Aside from the physical aspect of the physiotherapy, I also appreciate getting to learn a lot about sports rehab and overall well-being with each visit.
The atmosphere here is great and everyone is very welcoming. I highly recommend UFIT and Sahail for your physiotherapy needs!
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I’ve been training here with Dean for about couple of months now. Initially went in to rehabilitate from my bike accident that injured my shoulder. Not only did he help me recover but strengthen my upper body to a stage I’ve never been before!! Super happy about the results and genuinely having fun at the sessions.
+ the shower facilities are best I’ve seen all around the world. Can easily take a shower and go about your day, which is a huge plus.
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I am currently doing my physiotherapy with Dean. I went to him for chronic backaches. I wasn't able to stand up for too long without feeling the urge to bend and arch my back. Also, I can't sit for too long after which I have problem straightening my back. Dean has been very patient and able to pin point the correct spots which we began to work on. Thanks to him, my conditions have been improved greatly!
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Experience was great, from the reception to the treatments. My physio, Nada was professional and detailed in diagnosing my problems. We had a structured programme across a few months that helped me change my bad posture habits and strength my body. These exercises are simple enough to execute everyday and it makes a whole lot of difference. Glad to say I'm finally rid of the pain I had!
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I have been visiting Ufit regularly for months. I always come to Zoe for Osteopathy as part of my recovery after running training. The sessions really work well and help me from preventing injury. Highly recommend!
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I highly recommend Nada at Ufit for injury-related physio and rehab.
I injured the lateral collateral ligament and meniscus in my knee around 2 months ago, and on our first meeting, Nada was very thorough in assessing the damage, from pain to mobility and range of motion.
More than that, she understands that as a final goal, I want to get back to training in the sport I love, and her exercise program for me is tailored to that. The exercises she has introduced me to in the past 2 months were progressive and based on what I could commit to based on my injury, from initial exercises focusing on strength, to stability, range of motion, and finally dynamic and lateral movements. At no time did I feel uncomfortable however, as she paid close attention to how my knee held up doing the exercises, and would tailor them accordingly depending on my progress.
Nada is also really cheerful and friendly, not to mention patient and understanding, so I always feel comfortable and assured in my sessions with her.
In the past 2 months, not only has my knee appeared to make an almost full recovery, but both my legs are actually stronger and more stable than even before my injury. Am really appreciative for this!
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Such a positive experience at this clinic, can not rate highly enough - have been going regularly for 6+ months. The staff know their sh*t, are incredibly professional and friendly which is why I keep coming back.
I originally started seeing Gaya (physio) for pain management with my back which she quickly identified as linking back to ankle injury/surgery 6+ years ago. Gaya is ruthless in her technique but she knows what she's doing and felt so good after her sessions.
I soon then started seeing Lucy Warren (physio, pilates rehab specialist) who developed a rehab program to not only strengthen my back/core but help with realignment and strengthening of many muscles that had weakened over time as a result of this injury and have since seen great improvement in not only my back but overall wellbeing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elbow Pain Physiotherapy
No, you do not need a referral to see a physio for your elbow pain. Our physio clinic is home to first-contact practitioners trained to assess your condition and screen for any issues that may require a doctor's attention. However, we advise checking your insurance policy, as some providers require a doctor's referral for claims.
