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 Tempe in Chandler, AZ, offering patients from Tempe access to advanced, non-surgical treatment options.
Tempe residents reach our Chandler office in 15–20 minutes via the Loop 101 Price Freeway or Rural Road / McClintock Drive. Tempe sends us a higher-than-average share of endurance athletes — runners, cyclists, triathletes — along with younger professionals dealing with overuse injuries and ASU-affiliated recreational athletes.
Running and cycling along Tempe Town Lake, the Rio Salado Path, and South Mountain access points; triathlon training out of Kiwanis Park; a busy ASU recreational and club sports scene; and a strong CrossFit and lifting culture in the central Tempe gyms. Tempe regularly hosts Ironman 70.3 Arizona and major running events.
We regularly see patients from Warner Ranch, The Lakes, Maple-Ash, Mitchell Park, and Downtown Tempe.
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 Tempe benefit from a short drive (about 15 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.
Tempe residents reach our Chandler office in 15–20 minutes via the Loop 101 Price Freeway or Rural Road / McClintock Drive.
Led by Dr. Kelly Romero, NMD, with a team of specialists.
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