This mobilisation with movement exercise is designed to relieve pain and restore function in people with tennis elbow. By applying gentle pressure at the elbow while moving the wrist, it improves joint mechanics, reduces irritation, and supports recovery of comfortable grip and arm use. It’s a common technique in physiotherapy programs for lateral elbow pain.
- Stand side-on to a sturdy doorframe with your affected arm straight. Place the outside of your arm against the doorframe, the frame should be pressing against the upper arm, just before the elbow joint.
- You may want to place a soft towel between your arm and the doorframe for comfort.
- With your opposite hand, place the webspace of your thumb and index finger on the inside of your elbow, just after the joint.
- Apply a lateral glide by gently pushing your forearm towards the doorframe using your opposite hand. Maintain this pressure throughout the exercise.
- While holding the glide, grip a small towel in your affected hand and squeeze firmly.
- Release the grip slowly and repeat the movement while maintaining the glide.
- Complete repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.
- This exercise should be pain-free. If you experiencing pain, attempt to slightly change the angle of the pressure.