Elbow
Tennis Elbow Treatment That Goes Beyond the Painful Spot
Gripping a mug, shaking a hand, picking up a bag. When simple tasks send sharp pain through your elbow, you need more than rest and a brace. You need answers.
Gripping a mug, shaking a hand, picking up a bag. When simple tasks send sharp pain through your elbow, you need more than rest and a brace. You need answers.
We assess the whole chain, not just the sore spot.
Your elbow, forearm, grip and shoulder are tested together so nothing gets missed.
Advanced shockwave and EMTT paired with targeted strength work.
We combine therapies that restart healing with exercises that rebuild tendon capacity.
A progressive plan so you don’t rush back and flare again.
We guide your return to gripping, lifting and sport at a pace your tendon can handle.
60-minute one-on-one assessment + treatment plan.
No pressure, no contracts.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
Pain on the outside of your elbow when you grip, lift or twist
Weaker grip on that side, dropping things or losing endurance
You use your hands heavily at work or in sport and can’t just stop
You tried rest, physio or an injection and it keeps coming back
You want a clear plan and want to avoid surgery if possible, not another short-term quick fix
The Real Problem
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Most people have several of these happening at once. That’s why we assess the whole chain, from shoulder to grip, not just the painful spot.
OUR APPROACH
INITIAL VISIT
Detailed testing of your elbow, forearm, grip and shoulder mechanics
Identify which pain drivers matter most for your case
Written treatment plan with expected timelines and next steps
First 3 to 5 Weeks
Shockwave therapy to restart a healing response in the tendon
EMTT paired with shockwave to support tissue recovery
Soft tissue work to reduce forearm and elbow tension
Make gripping, lifting and daily tasks tolerable, fast.
5+ Weeks and Beyond
Progressive forearm and grip strengthening to rebuild tendon capacity
Shoulder and scapular exercises to reduce downstream loading
Guided return to sport, gym and work with flare management
What To Expect
Every case is different, but research and our clinical experience consistently show:
Many patients notice improvement in pain and grip within a few weeks. With continued gains over several months as tendon capacity rebuilds.
Return to gripping, lifting, using tools and sport. Patients commonly report being able to do these without the same sharp pain.
Most people with tennis elbow do not need surgery. The right mix of education, load changes, exercise and advanced therapies can deliver lasting change.
Our promise: we will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don’t believe you’re a good candidate for this approach.
EVIDENCE
Exercise and load management programs have been shown to improve pain and function in tennis elbow over weeks and months compared to doing very little.
Short-term pain suppression strategies, such as some injections, can look best early but often show worse outcomes at 6 to 12 months in clinical trials.
Shockwave therapy has been shown to reduce pain and improve function in some tennis elbow patients when used with the right protocol and rehab.
Workload, gripping and forearm rotation at work play a major role in who develops and keeps tennis elbow, confirmed by meta-analyses of risk factors.
Shoulder blade muscle changes are common in people with tennis elbow, supporting a whole-limb assessment approach rather than treating only the elbow.
Outcomes are group averages from clinical trials; individual results vary.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about Tennis Elbow (Lateral Elbow Pain).
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YOUR NEXT STEP
Stop guessing, stop collecting random treatments, and get a plan that treats the system, not just the elbow.
Initial Tennis Elbow (Lateral Elbow Pain) Assessment — Edmonton
60-minute one-on-one session. Here’s what’s included:
Full assessment of your elbow, forearm, grip, shoulder and key movements
Identify which pain drivers matter for your case
Review of your history and any imaging you bring
Clear written plan with transparent pricing before you commit
No referral needed. No obligation to continue beyond the first visit.
No pressure, no contracts.
We will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don't believe you're a good candidate for this approach. If your condition needs something different, we'll refer you directly.
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