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Tennis elbow primary prevention

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Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

To help prevent tennis elbow:

  • Apply an ice pack to the outside of the elbow
  • Maintain good strength and flexibility in the arm muscles and avoid repetitive motions
  • Rest the elbow when bending and straightening are painful
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