Do You Have Tennis Elbow? Free Self-Assessment Quiz | Tong Ren Tang

Do You Have Tennis Elbow? Free Self-Assessment

Answer 8 quick questions about your elbow symptoms. Get an instant risk evaluation and personalized guidance based on Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic principles.

8 Questions ~2 Minutes Instant Results

Question 0 of 8

Question 1 of 8 — Pain Location

Where exactly do you feel the most pain in your arm?

Outside of the elbow, near the bony bump (lateral epicondyle)

Outside of the elbow, radiating down the forearm

Inside of the elbow (medial side)

General arm soreness without a specific location

Question 2 of 8 — Pain Trigger

Which activities make the pain worse?

Gripping objects, turning doorknobs, or shaking hands

Lifting objects with palm facing down (wrist extension)

Bending the wrist inward or carrying heavy bags

No specific activity triggers the pain

Question 3 of 8 — Duration

How long have you been experiencing this elbow pain?

Less than 2 weeks

2 weeks to 3 months

3 to 6 months

More than 6 months (chronic)

Question 4 of 8 — Grip Strength

Have you noticed weakness in your grip strength?

Yes, I drop objects or struggle to hold a coffee mug

Some weakness, especially when twisting or wringing

Occasional mild weakness

No grip weakness at all

Question 5 of 8 — Activity History

Do you regularly perform any of these repetitive arm activities?

Racket sports (tennis, badminton, squash)

Repetitive computer mouse/keyboard use (office work, gaming)

Manual trades (painting, plumbing, carpentry, cooking)

None of the above

Question 6 of 8 — Morning Stiffness

Is the elbow stiff or painful first thing in the morning?

Yes, significant stiffness that takes 30+ minutes to ease

Some stiffness that eases within 15 minutes

Mild discomfort upon waking

No morning stiffness

Question 7 of 8 — Previous Treatment

Have you tried any treatments that provided only temporary or no relief?

Yes, NSAIDs/painkillers helped briefly but pain returned

Yes, had a corticosteroid injection but symptoms recurred

Tried rest and an elbow brace with some improvement

Have not tried any treatment yet

Question 8 of 8 — Resistance Test

Try this: extend your middle finger against resistance (push down on it with your other hand). Does it reproduce your elbow pain?

Yes, sharp pain at the outside of my elbow

Mild discomfort or ache at the elbow

No pain during this test

Not sure / unable to perform the test

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Medical Disclaimer: This self-assessment quiz is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical diagnosis. Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) can only be diagnosed by a qualified healthcare provider through physical examination and, when necessary, imaging studies. If you are experiencing severe or worsening pain, numbness, or loss of function, seek medical attention promptly.