Tennis Elbow

Tearing or inflammation of the extensor aponeurosis at the dorso lateral forearm just below the elbow. Beneficial Poses: Baddha Konasana, Bharadvajasana I, Bharadvajasana II, Krounchasana EXPLANATION: Stretching and strengthening the forearm extensors of the wrist are favored in the medical literature. The authors found no yoga poses that forcibly flex the wrist . Any pose that involves grasping, such as Baddha Konasana, Bharadvajasana I and II, Krounchasana will extendthe wrist, thereby activating strengthening the forearm extensors, but these are best used after healing has progressed – 6 to 8 weeks following the injury. REFERENCE: Hoogvliet P1, Randsdorp MS, Dingemanse R, Koes BW, Huisstede BM. Does effectiveness of exercise therapy and mobilisation techniques offer guidance for the treatment of lateral and medial epicondylitis? A systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 2013 Nov;47(17):1112-9. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2012-091990. Epub 2013 May 24.