Most experienced lifters know that proper nutrition, adequate rest, and some form of stretching and mobility work are essential for proper recovery. For elite athletes and serious gym rats, however, this might not be enough.

The following is a brief discussion of a few common methods used to maximize recovery.

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Injury. It’s one of the most frustrating things a workout warrior can encounter. If you haven’t yet experienced a setback like chronic injury, odds are at some point you will. The trick to getting back on track with your workouts is understanding the cycle that takes you from injury to full recovery.

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common injury of the elbow that occurs from over use of the joint. One of the most common causes of Tennis Elbow is playing racquet spots, like tennis, squash but the condition is also common in gardeners, electricians, carpenters and baseball pitchers. The condition typically presents with pain in the elbow joint and radiates along the outside of the forearm and wrist (see Pictorial).

Today, a number of newer techniques are being investigated in the management of tennis elbow. These include:

- ultrasound guided massage therapy
- acupuncture and acupressure
- low energy shock wave treatment,
- injection of botulinum toxin
- orthotic devices
- Use of topical nitric oxide.

Prognosis for tennis elbow?