Most Common Illness:
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral joint pain)
Wrist tendon swelling or rupture causing backward bending.
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial joint pain)
Elbow pain occurs at bony bump where forearm muscles attach.
- Olecranon Bursitis
Throbbing ache around your elbow joint
- Elbow Fractures and Dislocations
Could be complete or partial, and typically occurs following a trauma, such as a fall or accident.
- Osteoarthritis of the Elbow
Occurs when the elbow’s cartilage surface is worn out or injured.
- Ligament Sprains
Injuries to the ligaments surrounding the elbow joint
- Tendonitis or Tendinosis
An inflammation of the connective tissue that connects the forearm muscles to the elbow
Symptoms:
- Elbow effusion
A swollen elbow occurs due to too much fluid accumulated around it.
- Pain
Elbow pain varies in intensity and can be triggered by movement.
- Muscle Tension
Elbow pain might be represented as muscle tension in the form of muscle knots, or trigger points.
- Limited Range of Motion
The inability to move your elbow, arm and hand within its normal range of motion.
- Radiating Pain
The pain could travel from the elbow to the upper arm or the lower arm
- Numbness or Tingling
Elbow Injuries cause numbness and tingling in the arm and hand.
Available treatment:
- Ultrasound
- Shockwave
- Manual Therapy
- Stretching and Flexibility Exercises
- Strengthening Exercises
- Body Mechanics Education
- Activity Modification
- Functional Training
- Home Exercise Program
