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 near Phoenix in Chandler, AZ, offering patients from Phoenix access to advanced, non-surgical treatment options.
Phoenix patients usually reach our office in 25–40 minutes depending on origin, most commonly via the I-10 east to the Loop 202 or the Loop 101 to the 202. Phoenix patients most often come to us from Arcadia, Biltmore, and Ahwatukee Foothills — typically active 35–60-year-olds dealing with hiking and running overuse injuries, plus a meaningful share seeking hormone optimization and integrative care.
Hiking at Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak, and South Mountain; road and trail running out of Arcadia and the Biltmore; a growing CrossFit, climbing, and Pilates scene; and a strong endurance-sports and outdoor-recreation culture city-wide. South Mountain Park is one of the largest municipal parks in the country.
We regularly see patients from Arcadia, Biltmore, Central Corridor, Desert Ridge, and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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.
Patients from Phoenix benefit from a short drive (about 25 minutes) to our Chandler clinic for comprehensive tennis elbow care.
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.
Phoenix patients usually reach our office in 25–40 minutes depending on origin, most commonly via the I-10 east to the Loop 202 or the Loop 101 to the 202.
Led by Dr. Kelly Romero, NMD, with a team of specialists.
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