Pan-India Tele-Physiotherapy

Online Physiotherapy
for Tennis Elbow & Elbow Pain

Lateral epicondylitis — treated without injections

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is one of the most frustrating overuse injuries — persistent pain with gripping, lifting, and everyday tasks. Physiotherapy with a specific eccentric and heavy slow resistance loading protocol is the most effective treatment available.

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What is Tennis Elbow & Elbow Pain?

Tennis elbow is a tendinopathy of the common extensor tendon at the lateral epicondyle of the elbow, caused by repetitive loading of the wrist extensors — in gripping, typing, mouse use, or sport. Despite its name, 95% of tennis elbow sufferers don't play tennis. It affects office workers, computer users, tradespeople, and parents carrying infants. The key insight that most patients miss: stretching and rest do not treat tennis elbow — progressive loading does. The evidence overwhelmingly shows that an eccentric and heavy slow resistance loading program, when applied correctly, dramatically reduces pain and restores full function in 6–12 weeks.

Common Symptoms of Tennis Elbow

Pain on the outer side of the elbow, particularly with gripping

Pain when lifting everyday objects like a kettle, mug, or shopping bag

Weakness in grip strength

Pain radiating down the forearm toward the wrist

Tenderness when pressing on the outer elbow bone

Pain with typing or mouse use that worsens through the day

How Online Physiotherapy Treats Tennis Elbow

Evidence-based, condition-specific treatment delivered via secure video call by Dr. Ponkhi Sharma PT.

Heavy Slow Resistance Loading Protocol

The evidence-based treatment for tendinopathy — a specific progressive loading program using wrist extension exercises with controlled weight — restructures the tendon and eliminates pain.

Eccentric Exercise Program

Eccentric loading (resisting while lengthening the muscle) is the most powerful stimulus for tendon healing and pain reduction in lateral epicondylitis.

Neural Tension Management

The radial nerve frequently contributes to tennis elbow pain. Neural mobilisation techniques targeting the radial nerve dramatically improve outcomes.

Activity Modification

Identifying and modifying the specific activities — grip technique, keyboard use, lifting patterns — that perpetuate the condition is essential to recovery.

Sample Exercises for Tennis Elbow

A preview of the exercises Dr. Ponkhi prescribes. Your full personalised program is created after the Day 1 assessment.

Exercise 1: Wrist Extension Eccentric Loading

15 slow reps × 3 sets, 3 per day

Hold a light weight, use the other hand to lift the wrist into extension, then slowly lower it using only the affected arm. The primary evidence-based treatment for tennis elbow — more effective than cortisone injections at 12 months.

Exercise 2: Rubber Band Finger Extension

20 reps × 3 sets

Place a rubber band around all fingers, then spread them against the resistance. Low-load wrist extensor activation to complement heavier loading.

Exercise 3: Radial Nerve Floss

10 reps × 2 sets

With arm extended and thumb pointed down, tilt your head away and then toward the affected side. Mobilises the radial nerve — particularly effective when neural tension is a contributing factor.

Get Your Full Personalised Exercise Plan

Your complete program — with illustrated PDF, video links, and progression schedule — is created after your Day 1 assessment.

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Real Patient, Real Results

"Tennis elbow for 18 months. I had two cortisone injections — both failed. Dr. Ponkhi's loading protocol was the first thing that actually worked. Six weeks of the specific exercises and my elbow was 90% better. I wish I'd found her 18 months earlier."

Rohit K.

Gurgaon · Online Patient

✓ 90% improvement after 6 weeks of loading protocol

India's Most Trusted Tennis Elbow Physiotherapist

Meet Dr. Ponkhi Sharma PT — Tennis Elbow Specialist

Dr. Ponkhi Sharma PT has 19+ years of clinical experience treating tennis elbow and complex musculoskeletal conditions. As the founder of Curis 360 Physiotherapy and India's leading online physiotherapist, she has successfully treated over 12,000 patients via video consultation.

BPT — Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Health Sciences, Bengaluru
MIAP — Member, Indian Association of Physiotherapists
19+ years specialist experience in tennis elbow management
1.1 Million YouTube subscribers — India's most trusted physio educator
Originator of proprietary tele-rehabilitation assessment protocols
Featured in national health publications and media

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Dr. Ponkhi Sharma PT — Online Physiotherapy Specialist, Curis 360 Physiotherapy

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Frequently Asked Questions — Tennis Elbow Online Physiotherapy

Everything you need to know about treating tennis elbow online.

How long does tennis elbow take to heal with physiotherapy?

Most tennis elbow cases show significant improvement in 6–12 weeks with the correct loading protocol. Long-standing cases (greater than 12 months) may take 4–6 months of consistent treatment. Complete resolution is achievable in the vast majority of cases.

Are cortisone injections helpful for tennis elbow?

Cortisone injections provide faster short-term pain relief (at 4–8 weeks) but significantly worse long-term outcomes (at 12 months) compared to physiotherapy. The NICE guidelines recommend against routine cortisone injections for lateral epicondylitis for this reason.

Should I use a tennis elbow brace?

Counterforce braces can provide short-term symptom relief by offloading the extensor tendon origin. They are useful for managing symptoms during activities but are not a treatment — the loading protocol is required for tendon healing.

Can I continue working with tennis elbow?

Usually yes, with activity modification. Dr. Ponkhi provides specific guidance on grip technique modification, ergonomic changes to your workstation, and activity pacing that allows you to continue working while the tendon heals.

Does stretching help tennis elbow?

Stretching alone does not treat tennis elbow. Stretching temporarily relieves tension but doesn't address the underlying tendinopathy. The loading protocol is the primary treatment. Gentle stretching can be used as a warm-up before exercises but should not replace loading.