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Specialist Elbow Physiotherapy

Let our expertise give you piece of mind

 

Elbow pain can be frustrating and surprisingly disruptive. It can affect grip strength, lifting, typing, work tasks, sport and everyday activities — often lingering for months if not managed correctly.

Because the elbow is involved in so many repetitive movements, pain here is often driven by tendon overload, nerve irritation or biomechanics rather than a single injury. Successful treatment depends on understanding what is causing the pain and why it’s persisting.

At Solent Specialist Physiotherapy, elbow problems are assessed and managed by clinicians who specialise in upper limb conditions and treat them every day.

 

Why elbow problems need specialist care

The elbow is a complex joint that transmits load between the shoulder, forearm and hand. Pain around the elbow can arise from:

  • Tendon overload (such as lateral or medial elbow tendinopathy)

  • Nerve irritation or entrapment

  • Joint irritation or stiffness 

  • Repetitive strain from work, sport or daily tasks

  • Biomechanical issues elsewhere in the upper limb

Many elbow conditions feel similar but require very different management. Without specialist assessment, people often experience persistent pain, repeated flare-ups or ineffective treatment.

Specialist elbow assessment allows us to identify the source of your pain and guide rehabilitation appropriately from the outset.

Common elbow problems we help with

We regularly treat people with:

  • Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia)

  • Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylalgia)

  • Elbow tendinopathy

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Nerve irritation around the elbow

  • Overuse and repetitive strain injuries

  • Post-injury and post-surgical elbow rehabilitation

  • Persistent or recurring elbow pain

If you’re unsure what’s causing your elbow pain, a specialist assessment can provide clarity.

What makes our elbow service different

At Solent Specialist Physiotherapy, your elbow care is led by highly experienced specialist clinicians working at advanced level within the NHS and private practice.

We focus on accurate diagnosis from the very first appointment, identifying whether pain is driven by tendon pathology, nerve involvement, joint irritation or loading patterns.

Your rehabilitation is designed using specialist-level clinical reasoning, tissue-specific loading and movement analysis, ensuring exercises and advice are targeted to your specific presentation rather than generic protocols.

 

Where appropriate, we can:

  • Request and interpret X-ray, ultrasound or MRI to better understand what is happening inside your elbow.

  • Correlate scan findings with your physical examination and symptoms. We don’t just read reports — we are experts at correlating the images with how your elbow moves, loads and feels, so decisions are based on the whole picture, not just a scan.

  • Use injection therapy to support rehabilitation when indicated. This is always used to support recovery, not replace it — helping calm pain and inflammation so you can rebuild strength and confidence in your elbow.

This integrated approach helps reduce prolonged pain, unnecessary flare-ups and delayed recovery.

Book your elbow specialist assessment

Where to book your elbow specialist appointment:

 

 

Book your elbow specialist assessment

Your elbow assessment can be arranged in the setting that works best for you.

Our upper limb specialist primarily sees patients in their own homes, but clinic-based appointments can also be arranged if you would prefer to be seen in a clinic setting. The location will be discussed and agreed at the time of booking to ensure the most appropriate and convenient option for you.

Book your elbow specialist assessment