The radial nerve runs just beneath the outside part of the elbow and can mimic symptoms of tennis elbow. If the muscles and tendons in the elbow become inflamed they can trap the nerve.
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Article on Radial Nerve Impingment from ‘ The sports injury clinic’
Also known as lateral epicondylitis. Caused often by playing excessive tennis however is caused by the shock absorbed by the elbow and can therefore happen in many other sports. It is caused by inflammation and of one or several of the forearm muscles usually 2cm below the outer edge of the elbow.
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Article on Tennis elbow from Bupa
The hamstring muscles (group of 3) run from the back of the knee up to the bottom of your pelvis. The muscles assist in many movements but their main action is to bend the knee, pulling the heel towards the bottom. They are commonly shortened through a lack of stretching both before and/or after exercise. They can be damaged through over-stretching or over use whilst playing sport or in the gym.
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