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New FlexBar Exercise: Tyler Twist effective for Tennis Elbow
Tim Tyler PT, ATC from Pro Sports PT in Scarsdale New York, investigated a novel exercise using the Thera-Band® FlexBar for tennis elbow. “We know that eccentric exercise is very effective at treating tendinopathies such as tennis elbow,” said Tyler. His exercise, the “Tyler Twist” involves eccentric wrist extension, and was easily performed at home for 3 sets of 15 repetitions. Compared to patients receiving standard treatment, those performing the FlexBar exercise along with standard treatment had significantly greater improvements in strength and pain. “We had to stop the study early because we didn’t feel it was ethical that people weren’t getting better on the standard treatment protocol alone, so we gave everyone the FlexBar exercise,” said Tyler. His findings were presented in July at the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and received attention from the international press. “Using the FlexBar for tennis elbow is not only clinically effective, it’s cost-effective as well,” added Tyler. He presented his findings at the TRAC 2009 meeting in Cancun, Mexico. Read the research abstract here.
Visit the Thera-Band Academy Tennis Elbow Center here.
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how long should I perform the exercise for tennis elbow with a Theraband bar? Should I ice my elbow after I perform the exercises? When will I know I am recovered?
Thank you
about 1 year ago
Start with red, 3 sets of 15, up to twice a day if you can. I would recommend ice afterward. As you get better, you should note less pain when doing the activities that bothered you before.
about 1 year ago
What if I have tennis elbow in my two arms? I do! So, the two arms are involved. Should I still do the exercises as indicated? Both arms hurt!
Please, please advise! I have tried everything including acupuncture for almost a year!!!!!
Thank you!!!!!!!