GOLFER'S ELBOW

Definition - Irritation of the wrist flexor group of muscles at their common attachment at the elbow. This causes an inflammation of the medial epicondyle and creates pain at the elbow with gripping motions and resisted wrist flexion.



Method Of Injury - Repeated eccentric contractions of the wrist flexor muscles cause an irritation of the medial epicondyle
- Most prevalent in throwing sports and golfing
- Repeated rapid flexion and pronation of the forearm
- Direct trauma may cause an irritation

Treatment
- Initial treatment should follow the PIER principle (Pressure, Ice, Elevation, Rest)
- Avoiding activities that aggravate elbow
- Physiotherapy/Athletic Therapy to stretch and strengthen involved musculature
- Brace/support to relieve stress on the elbow, and absorb shock and vibration irritating the medial epicondyle

Recommended Products

UNIVERSAL COMPRESSION ICE WRAP - 6000 (6000)		TENNIS / GOLFER’S ELBOW CUFF - 409 (409)

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