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Elbow Injury

After Wimbledon where she injured her right elbow when she fell in a fourth-round loss to her Belgian rival Kim Clijsters. She spent the next few weeks deciding whether to risk surgery to repair the problem, but according to her longtime coach and confidant, Carlos Rodriguez, surgery would have forced her to miss another “year and a half realistically” and so she decided to take her chances without surgery.

Henin suffered the injury midway through the first set against Clijsters.
As she fell she overextended her elbow and if you look at the photos you can see the stresses involved at her elbow as she lands.
At one point all her weight is through the arm and elbow!

Top 10 Questions for Tennis Elbow – you know, the Who, Why, What, Where and When types of question. Along with do I need surgery or an injection? An invitation to contribute to the pages on What is the Best Brace for Tennis Elbow?

Tennis Elbow Tendonitis / Tendinitis – degenerative changes in the tendon are caused by repetitive movements or overuse of the muscle and tendon unit. Any activity that involves forceful gripping and / or quick repeated movements of the hand can lead to these changes and Tennis Elbow Tendonitis arm pain.
Between 40 and 50% of all tennis players have experienced Tennis Elbow pain at least once, and for many it can persist for a long time and affect their participation in their sport.

This video checks whether you can fully bend and more importantly fully straighten your elbow.
The ability to fully straighten your elbow is crucial for people suffering from elbow pain.
If you suffer from Tennis Elbow pain then it is essential that your elbow straightens fully – otherwise your elbow pain will not improve!
Follow the instructions carefully and compare both arms.