This can be compared to lifting in the palm-down hand position that does tend to stress the tendons irritated in patients with tennis elbow. Unfortunately, most patients naturally lift these types of objects in the palm-down position, and therefore contribute to the chronic irritation seen in tennis elbow.
Avoid Tennis Elbow Pain
By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com
Updated: October 12, 2006
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Lifting a briefcase, purse, or toolbox, in the palm-up position relieves stress on the tendons that are irritated in patients with tennis elbow.
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