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Golfer's Elbow Treatment in Glen Iris

Expert physiotherapy for golfer’s elbow and medial epicondylitis — in-clinic and in-home across Glen Iris.

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Suffering From Golfer's Elbow in Glen Iris?

Golfer\’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a condition causing pain and inflammation where forearm muscle tendons attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. This pain can extend into your forearm and wrist. Despite its name, it affects not only golfers but also individuals performing repetitive wrist and finger motions, such as tennis players, baseball pitchers, and those in certain occupations. It\’s essentially an overuse injury resulting from damage to the muscles and tendons controlling wrist and finger movement.

At GRIT Physio & Podiatry in Glen Iris, we understand the impact of golfer\’s elbow. We offer effective, evidence-based treatment to help you return to daily activities pain-free. Our approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and comprehensive rehabilitation for lasting relief and recurrence prevention.

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Common Symptoms & Causes Of Golfer's Elbow

  • Pain and tenderness: Typically on the inner side of your elbow, extending along the inner forearm. Pain often worsens with movements like swinging a golf club, shaking hands, or lifting objects.
  • Stiffness: A feeling of stiffness in the elbow, making full extension or flexion difficult. Making a fist can also be painful.
  • Weakness: Noticeable weakness in hands and wrists, affecting grip strength and fine motor tasks.
  • Numbness or tingling: Sensations that might radiate into one or more fingers, usually the ring and little fingers.

Our Golfer's Elbow Treatment Approach

Every patient is different. We start with a thorough assessment to understand exactly what’s causing your pain — then build a personalised treatment plan around your goals, lifestyle, and timeline.

  • Load Management: Structured activity modification to reduce medial elbow tendon stress.
  • Manual Therapy & Soft Tissue Release: Hands-on treatment to reduce muscle tension and restore elbow mobility.
  • Eccentric & Isometric Loading: Evidence-based progressive tendon loading program to stimulate healing.
  • Dry Needling: Trigger point release for tight forearm flexors and pronators.
  • Shockwave Therapy: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for chronic medial epicondylitis.
  • Bracing & Taping: Counterforce bracing and taping to reduce tendon load during activity.

In-Clinic & In-Home Available

We treat patients both at our Glen Iris clinic and in the comfort of your own home — ideal for patients who find it difficult to travel.

NDIS Participants Welcome — We work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Contact us to discuss your funding options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Golfer’s Elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow, where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony prominence. It’s often caused by repetitive wrist flexion and gripping activities.
It typically results from overuse and repetitive stress to the forearm flexor tendons, often seen in activities like golf, tennis, or occupational tasks involving strong gripping and wrist movements. Poor technique or inadequate strength can also contribute.
Recovery time varies based on severity and chronicity. Mild cases may improve in a few weeks, while chronic conditions can take several months. Consistent, expert-guided rehabilitation is crucial for optimal outcomes.
Effective treatments include precise load management, manual therapy, dry needling, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, strengthening exercises, and biomechanical correction. Our approach focuses on addressing both symptoms and underlying causes.
It depends on the severity of your symptoms. Often, modifications to activity, technique, or equipment are necessary. Our therapists will guide you on safe activity levels to promote healing while minimizing disruption.
Prevention involves addressing underlying biomechanical issues, maintaining forearm strength and flexibility, using proper technique in sports or work, and gradually increasing activity levels. Our rehabilitation programs include strategies for long-term prevention.

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