- Lateral Epicondylitis / Tennis Elbow -
( Micro tears of Extensor Tendons at Lateral Elbow)

• Symptoms: Pain directly on the lateral epicondyle located on the outside of the elbow (tenoperiosteal junction where tendon attaches to bone), or 1-2 inches below of it on the tendon (musculotendinous junction where muscle and tendon attach together). Weakness and pain on the outside of the elbow when the hand/wrist is extended against resistance. Pain on the outside of the elbow when trying to straighten the fingers against resistance or when gripping an object (Shaking hands).
  
• Cause of Symptoms: Injury is caused by weak extensor muscles put under unusual stress, sudden trauma or repetitive overuse, without first developing enough extensor strength to withstand these stresses. A direct injury or repeated trauma to a tendon/muscle can cause inflammation and a decrease in its active use, which leads to muscle atrophy, and greater possibility of re-injuring that tendon/muscle structure when activities are resumed.
  
• Treatment of Symptoms: FLEXTEND® can help improve the strength and endurance of the extensor muscles at the musculotendinous and tenoperiosteal junctions which are the most susceptible areas that will suffer micro-tears / trauma. Increasing the strength of the extensor muscles in these specific areas can help rehabilitate existing injuries and may prevent re-injury as well.