Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) causes pain on the outside of the elbow and can affect anyone who performs repetitive arm motions. Our regenerative treatments promote healing at the source of the problem. Our clinic is conveniently located in Chandler, offering patients from Chandler access to advanced, non-surgical treatment options.
Most Chandler residents reach our Dobson Road office in 5–10 minutes via Dobson Road, Arizona Avenue, or the Loop 101/202 interchange. As our home city, Chandler patients span the full range — recreational athletes, working tech professionals dealing with desk-related musculoskeletal issues, and an active 55+ group from Sun Lakes seeking non-surgical orthopedic care.
Chandler residents lean into year-round outdoor activity — running and cycling on the Paseo Trail and Consolidated Canal, golf at Ocotillo and Whirlwind, tennis and pickleball at Tumbleweed and Snedigar, and a busy youth-sports calendar at Snedigar Sportsplex. The Sun Lakes side of town has one of the most active senior pickleball and golf communities in the East Valley.
We regularly see patients from Ocotillo, Fulton Ranch, Sun Lakes, Downtown Chandler, and Pecos Ranch.
Most tennis elbow patients we see are not actually tennis players — they fall into three groups: (1) 35–55-year-old desk workers with chronic gripping and mouse-related strain; (2) recreational tennis, pickleball, and golf players; and (3) tradespeople and lifters whose work or training relies on heavy gripping.
As a Chandler resident, you have direct access to all of our in-office treatments for tennis elbow.
Backhand mechanics and grip size are common contributors; mechanics review is often as valuable as the injection.
Trail-arm tennis elbow is common in golfers and frequently responds well to PRP plus a grip and swing-mechanics review.
Heavy gripping, pull-ups, and kettlebell work typically need temporary modification during rehab.
Mouse and keyboard ergonomics are often the unsexy but most important part of the plan for office-based patients.
Lateral epicondylosis is one of the better-supported indications for PRP in the orthopedic literature, with several randomized trials demonstrating sustained improvement over corticosteroid at 6–12 months. Shockwave therapy also has good evidence for chronic cases.
Mild cases often resolve in 6–12 weeks with rest, bracing, and eccentric strengthening. Chronic cases — symptoms longer than 6 months — frequently need more than rest, which is where PRP, shockwave therapy, and structured rehab come in.
Tennis elbow is one of the more evidence-supported indications for PRP. Multiple randomized trials show better long-term pain and function scores than corticosteroid injection at 6–12 months, particularly for chronic cases.
Generally no — continued aggravation prolongs healing. Most patients do better with a short period of relative rest, a counterforce brace, and a graded return rather than playing through symptoms.
Both have evidence behind them, and we sometimes use them together. Shockwave is non-injection and well-tolerated; PRP tends to have stronger data for chronic symptoms. Choice depends on chronicity, prior treatments, and patient preference.
We treat the underlying problem, not just symptoms.
Your treatment plan is based on what works, not what's covered.
Our Chandler clinic is in your community at 875 N. Dobson Rd.
Led by Dr. Kelly Romero, NMD, with a team of specialists.
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