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3 Quick Tests For De Quervain’s Syndrome Tenosynovitis / Mommy Thumb – Diagnose Yourself

January 18, 2024 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist 2 Comments

Image showing how to self-perform Eichhoff's Test on thumb for De Quervain's

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.

Filed Under: Wrist Finger Thumb Tagged With: Repetitive Strain Injury, Tendinosis, Tendonitis, tenosynovitis, video

What Is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? AKA, Mommy Thumb Or Gamer’s / Texter’s Thumb

December 31, 2023 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist Leave a Comment

Photo of wrist/thumb - Pain in this area is often De Quervain's Syndrome, AKA, Mommy Thumb

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

Filed Under: Wrist Finger Thumb Tagged With: podcast, Repetitive Strain Injury, Tendinopathies, Tendinosis, tenosynovitis, video

Two Surgeons Talk Tennis Elbow – Why Cortisone, MRIs And Surgery Are Rarely Needed

November 30, 2023 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist Leave a Comment

Two Orthopedic surgeons discuss Tennis Elbow and the underlying Tendinopathy / Tendinosis issues

Two Orthopedic Surgeons, Luks and Berg, talk about Tennis Elbow: Its true nature, the risks of Cortisone Shots and why MRIs and surgery are rarely needed – A candid and revealing discussion!

Filed Under: Treatments Tagged With: Elbow Tendonitis, Lateral Epicondylitis, Medial Epicondylitis, Surgery, Surgical Procedure, Tendinosis

Could Antibiotics Be The Cause Of Your Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow Or Other Tendon Injury Pain?

July 14, 2023 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist Leave a Comment

The role of antibiotics in tendon disorders, including Tennis Elbow

‘Fluoroquinolone’ antibiotics are unfortunately notorious for causing tendon damage – including Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow and, more seriously, Achilles Tendon ruptures. (Cipro being the most well-known and often prescribed drug in this class)

Filed Under: Tennis Elbow Causes Tagged With: Lateral Epicondylitis, Medial Epicondylitis, podcast, Tendinosis, video

When Should You Get An MRI For Tennis Elbow Or Golfer’s Elbow?

November 12, 2020 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist Leave a Comment

MRI for Golfer's and Tennis Elbow

Should you get an MRI if you’ve been suffering from Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow for some time? – Do you need an MRI for diagnosis? When is the right time to ask for one, and once you’ve had it what do the results actually mean? (And are there any decent alternatives?)

Filed Under: What Is Tennis Elbow? Tagged With: Diagnosis, Lateral Epicondylitis, Medial Epicondylitis, podcast, Tendinosis, video

Overcoming Piano Related Pain: Finger, Wrist And Elbow Injuries (RSIs) — The Missing Link

November 25, 2019 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist 2 Comments

Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) from playing the piano

As a pianist, is there anything worse than being injured? Repetitive Strain Injuries are the bane of piano players worldwide: Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, DeQuervain’s, CTS – as well as Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow. Here’s the missing link to treatment, in many cases.

Filed Under: Repetitive Strain Injuries, Treatments Tagged With: Instrument Related Injuries, Lateral Epicondylitis, Medial Epicondylitis, podcast, Tendinopathies, Tendinosis, video

Platelet-Rich Plasma For Tennis Elbow: Does It Work?

March 7, 2019 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist 24 Comments

PRP Injection Therapy: Does it work for Tennis Elbow?

Could Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy be an effective, new Tennis Elbow treatment - A breakthrough, even? - Or is it actually an expensive, unproven fad, driven by rock star-athlete publicity and questionable medical studies?

Filed Under: Treatments Tagged With: injections, Medical Study, Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP, Tendinosis

10 Tips To Healing Mouse Elbow — Break Your Computer Pain Cycle!

February 3, 2019 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist 5 Comments

10 Tips to healing 'Mouse Elbow' injury and pain

Do you have Mouse Elbow?… Pain in your elbow, wrist or hand – due to your laptop, tablet or phone use? – Use these ten Ergonomic and self-help treatment tactics to break your computer-related pain and injury cycle! Including a video on 3 KEY Ergonomic Tips.

Filed Under: Treatments Tagged With: Computer Pain, Lateral Epicondylitis, Medial Epicondylitis, podcast, Repetitive Strain Injury, Tendinosis, Tendonitis, video

Tennis Elbow Anatomy Video: The Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Tendon

January 19, 2019 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist Leave a Comment

An excellent, animated Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow anatomy video, by Dr. Ebraheim, largely about “The Tennis Elbow Muscle” The Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis – and its tendon, and the dysfunctions that affect it, as well as medical treatments, including PRP, Fenestration and surgery.

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Anatomy, Lateral Epicondylitis, Medial Epicondylitis, Tendinosis, video

Can Acupuncture Help Your Tennis Elbow Heal?

February 3, 2018 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist 1 Comment

Acupuncture for Tennis Elbow

Is Acupuncture an effective treatment when it comes to encouraging Tennis Elbow healing – Or is it simply a good, safe, non-toxic way to temporarily relieve the symptoms? (Evidence suggests it may help relieve the pain – But the big question is “Will Acupuncture help you heal?”)

Filed Under: Treatments Tagged With: Lateral Epicondylitis, podcast, Tendinosis, video

The Sonogram: A Tennis Elbow Diagnostic Test Your Doctor Won’t Give You

June 23, 2016 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist 4 Comments

Sonogram scan test for Tennis Elbow graphic

If a Sonogram 'Ultrasound' can “see” and help diagnose how severe your Tennis Elbow injury is – Why won't your Doctor give you this fast, simple and relatively inexpensive test? (And do you really need it?)

Filed Under: What Is Tennis Elbow? Tagged With: Diagnostic Sonography, Lateral Epicondylitis, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Sonogram, Tendinopathies, Tendinosis, Ultrasonography

The Top Ten Tennis Injuries

November 27, 2014 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist Leave a Comment

The top ten tennis-related injuries

A top 10 list of common tennis-related injuries, including the top 5 (worst and most common) Acute Injuries and the 5 most common Chronic / Overuse Injuries. Injuries that are often lumped together, but which are very different in origin.

Filed Under: Golf And Tennis Injuries Tagged With: Achilles, Acute Injuries, Chronic Injuries, Dislocations, Impingement Syndrome, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Sprains, Strains, Stress Fractures, Tendinopathies, Tendinosis, Tendonitis, Tennis, Torn Cartilage

Is Tennis Elbow Tendonitis Or TendinOSIS?

August 19, 2012 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist 8 Comments

A deeper look at Tennis Elbow "Tendonitis" injuries: Why chronic Tennis Elbow is usually TendinOSIS not TendonITIS - And how this is crucial when choosing the right treatment program for healing and rehabilitating your tendons!

Filed Under: What Is Tennis Elbow? Tagged With: Degeneration, Elbow Tendonitis, Lateral Epicondylitis, Lateral Epicondylosis, Tendinosis, tendon damage

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