Professional Tennis Player Overcomes Tennis Elbow with Advanced, Minimally Invasive Treatment
In this powerful testimonial, professional tennis player Giovanni Lapentti shares his journey battling persistent tennis elbow and finding relief through advanced orthopedic care. After months of ongoing elbow pain that began to affect both his performance on the court and daily activities, Giovanni sought expert evaluation and treatment from Dr. Alejandro Badia at an OrthoNOW location.
Initially, conservative therapies such as ARP Wave neurotherapy and targeted injections helped manage his symptoms, allowing him to continue competing at a high level. However, as the condition progressed and imaging revealed deeper tendon damage that would not heal on its own, a more definitive solution was needed. Giovanni underwent the Tenex procedure, a minimally invasive technique that uses ultrasonic energy to remove damaged tendon tissue without the need for traditional open surgery.
The results were remarkable. Within days, Giovanni regained full mobility in his arm, and within weeks, he was well on his way to returning to competitive tennis. His experience highlights how modern treatments—combined with early diagnosis and expert care—can help athletes recover faster, reduce downtime, and safely return to peak performance.
This video shows a testimonial from Giovanni Lapentti. Learn what happened before, during and after his tennis elbow injury and treatment.
