Eccentric Wrist Extension - tennis elbow and lateral epicondylitis exercise
Exercise Overview
Eccentric wrist extension is a commonly prescribed strengthening exercise for people with tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. It helps load the wrist extensor tendon in a controlled way to improve tendon capacity, reduce pain, and restore forearm function.
Muscles Involved
Extensor carpi radialis brevisExtensor carpi radialis longusExtensor digitorumExtensor carpi ulnarisBrachioradialis
Related Conditions
Tennis elbowLateral epicondylitisWrist extensor tendinopathyForearm weaknessPain with gripping or lifting
