Surfski Knowledge Base

“Tennis Elbow” (lateral epicondylitis) typically involves the lateral forearm and elbow musles and tendons and is probably the more typical type experienced by surfskiers. It can be induced by repetitive extension of the hand (and forearm). Extension of the forearm gets involved with pain and irritation often centering where the forearm's extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle tendon runs over the elbow and attaches to the humerus (upper arm bone). “Golfer's” or “Baseball” Elbow (medial epicondylitis) is caused by repetitive motions in the opposite direction with the palm bending toward the wrist and forearm.

Tennis Elbow Discussion