Padel has recently gone viral and is increasingly popular among people of all ages because it is fun and challenging. However, behind the excitement, playing padel without proper technique, adequate warm-up, or correct training can increase the risk of injury. One of the most common padel-related injuries is padel elbow, also known as tennis elbow.
Padel elbow can cause symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and swelling around the elbow, which may interfere with daily activities and sports performance. To manage this condition properly, RS Mandaya Royal Puri is supported by experienced orthopedic specialists who are skilled in treating various sports-related elbow injuries, including padel elbow.
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Understanding Padel Elbow and Its Symptoms
Padel elbow or tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a tendon injury that causes pain and inflammation in the elbow area. This condition is generally classified as a repetitive strain injury, which occurs when a part of the body is used repeatedly for the same movement until the surrounding tissue becomes damaged.
The term padel elbow or tennis elbow is used because this injury is commonly experienced by padel and tennis players. However, the condition actually results from overuse of the tendon that connects the forearm muscles to the elbow. Medically, epicondylitis refers to inflammation of the tendon, while lateral indicates that the inflammation occurs on the outer side of the elbow—specifically the outer edge when the arms are at the sides with the palms facing forward.
Tennis elbow is one of the most common causes of elbow pain. Despite its name, more than 90 percent of cases are caused by activities other than tennis. Repetitive movements involving gripping, twisting the wrist, or swinging the forearm can trigger this condition. If you experience an elbow injury or pain that does not improve within a week, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly so that treatment can be started early and more effectively.
Symptoms of Tennis Elbow Include:
- Elbow pain, especially on the outer side
- Stiffness in the elbow
- Swelling around the elbow area
- Weakened grip strength, especially when holding objects such as a racket or pen.
When Should You See a Doctor?
Seek medical care immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Difficulty moving the elbow or arm
- The elbow appears swollen or discolored
- Severe pain that interferes with daily activities
- Pain that is intense enough to disturb sleep
- Pain that persists for more than one week
Early evaluation can help determine the most appropriate treatment, allowing padel elbow symptoms to be managed more effectively.
Orthopedic Specialist for Padel Injuries at RS Mandaya Royal Puri
For the treatment of padel-related injuries affecting the upper extremities, such as padel elbow, RS Mandaya Royal Puri is supported by an experienced orthopedic specialist, dr. Jecky Chandra, M.Kes, Sp.OT (K), CIPS, AIFO-K. He has treated many patients with padel-related sports injuries and has a deep understanding of the injury patterns commonly affecting the elbow, arm, and shoulder.
dr. Jecky is a consultant orthopedic and traumatology specialist with special expertise in conditions involving the fingers, hands, elbows, and shoulders. He is experienced in performing complex procedures, including finger reattachment following traumatic amputation, as well as treating congenital conditions such as syndactyly and polydactyly. These procedures are performed using microsurgery techniques that require high precision and advanced expertise to restore optimal tissue structure and function.
dr. Jecky completed his medical education at the Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, before continuing with a Master’s degree in Health Sciences (M.Kes) and the Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist Program at the same university. To further enhance his clinical expertise, he has participated in various advanced training programs, including the Comprehensive Course in Musculoskeletal Pain Intervention and Regeneration at Precursor, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, and successfully passed the National Certification Examination in Sports Physiology, earning the AIFO-K (Clinical Sports Physiology Expert) title.
In addition, dr. Jecky completed his subspecialty/consultant training in Hand, Upper Limb, and Microsurgery at RSUD dr. Soetomo in collaboration with Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya. His expertise is further strengthened by an international certification from the World Institute of Pain (WIP) as a Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist (CIPS), obtained in Budapest, Hungary.
Practice Schedule of dr. Jecky, Orthopedic Elbow Injury Specialist at RS Mandaya Royal Puri
dr. Jecky Chandra, M.Kes, Sp.OT (K), CIPS, AIFO-K is available at RS Mandaya Royal Puri on:
- Monday: 08.00 – 12.00 WIB
- Tuesday: 08.00 – 12.00 WIB
- Wednesday: 13.00 – 17.00 WIB
- Thursday: 13.00 – 17.00 WIB
- Friday: 08.00 – 12.00 WIB
- Saturday: 17.00 – 20.00 WIB
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