Physiotherapy and exercise
Guided movement, strength, and activity planning.
Understand · 01
About elbow pain
Repeated gripping, lifting, throwing, direct impact, arthritis, and nerve irritation can contribute. Symptoms on the outside, inside, front, or back of the elbow often suggest different structures, but examination helps distinguish them.
Common conditions
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Elbow osteoarthritis
- Distal biceps tendinopathy
- Ulnar nerve irritation
- Olecranon bursitis
Explore · 02
Treatment options compared
The cause, health history and goals guide your options.
Medication
Medicines used within a wider care plan.
Injections
A substance placed into or around the affected area.
Surgery
Repairing, stabilising, or replacing damaged tissue.
Stem cell therapy
Prepared cells administered after clinical screening.
Explore · 03
How does stem cell therapy work for elbow pain?
Elbow discomfort may involve the joint surface or the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to bone. Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow usually relate to tendon loading, while arthritis involves the joint. Persistent tendon pain is not always explained by inflammation alone.
The proposed biological action
The proposed action of mesenchymal stromal cells is mainly through signals released into their surroundings. In a tendon-focused discussion, the interest is in how these signals interact with tendon cells and the local tissue environment. A joint-focused discussion instead considers inflammatory activity within the joint. Neither mechanism means that a tendon or cartilage defect will be repaired.
What it cannot be assumed to do
Cells do not reattach a completely torn tendon, remove a loose piece of bone or release a trapped nerve. Gradual strengthening, changes to repetitive activity and other treatment options remain important. A biological procedure is not a substitute for identifying the cause of pain.
Explore · 04
Is it right for me?
May be worth discussing
- Symptoms persist after rehabilitation
- The diagnosis has been clarified
- You want to compare options
- You want to review the options in writing
May not be suitable
- Infection, redness, fever or unexplained swelling
- Pregnancy or uncontrolled health
- Cancer concerns needing review
- Nerve weakness or tendon rupture
Trust · 05
Your journey & recovery
- 01
Consultation
Share symptoms and questions.
- 02
Records review
Review history, medicines and scans.
- 03
Personalised plan
Discuss options, timing and pricing.
- 04
Procedure & follow up
Receive care and activity guidance.
Recovery and return to activity depend on the procedure and your health. Confirm activity and flight timing with your medical team.
Decide · 06
Questions and answers
Cost depends on assessment, sessions, tests and follow up. Written pricing is shared after your free consultation.
