Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab

Tennis elbow isn't what you think. Dr. Nick Kuiper exposes why "lateral epicondylitis" is often a misdiagnosis, why cortisone shots backfire long-term, and the progressive loading protocol that actually heals degenerative tendon pain.

Show Notes

If you've been told you have "tennis elbow" but you've never picked up a racket, you've probably been misdiagnosed. In this episode, Dr. Nick Kuiper debunks the lateral epicondylitis myth and reveals what the research actually shows: it's rarely inflammatory, rarely just the tendon, and cortisone shots often make long-term outcomes worse. Learn the three real culprits behind your elbow pain — radial nerve referral, cervical spine issues (C5-C6), and failed load management — and the progressive loading protocol that actually fixes it. Stop chasing inflammation. Start healing.

What is Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab?

Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab - Your Daily Health Authority
Welcome to Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab, the daily podcast that gives Ontarians the competitive advantage in health, wellness, and recovery. Hosted by an AI-powered narrator and brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington, Ontario, this show delivers evidence-based health strategies in just 3-5 minutes every weekday.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from a sports injury, managing stress and mental health, or simply want to optimize your physical performance, Absolute Edge provides actionable protocols you can implement immediately.