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Can Swimming Inflame Tennis Elbow?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Carolyn Williams

Tennis elbow is a misnomer. While the condition is commonly associated with tennis, it's not exclusive to the sport. Repetitive motion of any type can cause the tendinitis that's termed tennis elbow. Swimming is one of a number of activities that can trigger tennis elbow.