Rob Hobkinson, a physiotherapist who works on the DP World and PGA Tours, explains what golfers elbow is and how to treat it.

as muscle imbalances will lead to injury in lateral epicondylitis. Tennis places the ligamentous, osseous, musculotendinous and neural structures of the elbow at increased risk for various injuries.

Treatment for lateral epicondylitis can include rest, medication, braces or splints, and tennis elbow exercises. In most cases, tennis elbow resolves on its own with proper care. Tennis elbow is a ...

Randomised controlled trials were reviewed to evaluate the evidence of the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the management of tennis elbow. Seven relevant trials were found, which ...