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Golfer’s elbow has nothing to do with the sport. Golfer’s elbow is essentially an overuse injury that causes pain and tenderness on the inner side of your elbow. It can affect anyone who performs repetitive gripping or wrist motions. At Physiotherapy First Brampton, we provide customized golfer’s elbow treatment tailored to your specific lifestyle. Our physiotherapists use targeted therapy like manual therapy and exercises to reduce your pain, restore mobility and prevent further injury.
What Is Golfer’s Elbow?
Also known as Medial Epicondylitis, Golfer’s elbow is a repetitive strain injury that affects the arm and elbow. Repetitive hand and wrist movement without enough rest can stress the tendons of your forearm muscles. Overtime this stress causes tiny tears to develop at the point where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inner side of your elbow, which results in pain and inflammation.
What Causes Golfer’s Elbow?
- Repetitive, stressful motions involving the wrist and fingers
- Improper technique during sports or at work
- Incorrect lifting technique
- Poor ergonomics
What Are The Symptoms Of Golfer's Elbow?
- Discomfort increases in your hands and risks when you move objects or shake hands.
- Discomfort gets worse when you use your hands for unlocking jugs or handling utensils like toothbrushes, knives, and forks.
- When grasping or squeezing, pain or numbness and tingling extend from the inside of the elbow into the hand and fingers.
- Swelling and tenderness down the inside of the forearm.
- When holding objects, there is weakness in the hand and forearm.
- Stiffness in the elbows.
Note: The term golfer’s elbow may send a message that it affects golf performers only. That’s not true. Other people in different occupations or who participate in other recreational activities that involve a lot of wrist movements are prone to this condition. Bowlers, gardeners, office cleaners, carpenters and mechanics can also contract golfer’s elbow pain.
How Do Our Brampton Physiotherapists Diagnose Golfer’s Elbow?
Thorough injury assessment
A full evaluation will be performed by one of our physiotherapists or chiropractors. They will inquire about any pain or other symptoms you may be experiencing. The therapist may:
- Perform wrist, forearm, and elbow strength and mobility tests.
- Inquire about your employment responsibilities and hobbies.
- Examine your stance.
- Examine the line from your shoulder blade to your hand for any muscular imbalances or weakness.
- Determine which tendons or tendons are inflamed; they will gently touch your elbow in certain regions.
- Establish a diagnosis, do particular muscle tests as needed, such as bending the wrist or rotating the forearm with resistance.
Physical tests
In the final stages of diagnosing a golfer’s elbow, you need to go to an orthopedic specialist who will examine your elbow and determine the intensity of your injury. You will need other types of imagery tests, like:
- CT Scan
- MRI
- X-ray
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
How Do We Treat Golfer's Elbow With Physiotherapy In Brampton?
Pain management
One of our physiotherapists or chiropractors can help you recognize and avoid unpleasant movements. By avoiding these, the irritated tendon starts to heal.
Manual therapy
Your therapist may use manual treatments to help the muscles restore a complete range of motion.
Range-of-motion exercises
You will also learn mobility exercises and self-stretches under the guidance of our registered physical therapist. This helps retain normal Movement in your elbow and wrist.
Strengthening exercises
As your pain subsides, your therapist will determine which activities are appropriate for you to practice. After you’ve completed a formal physical therapy program, they’ll build a home exercise program for you to continue.
You can also treat your golfer’s elbow condition by acupuncture, ice stretches, laser, ultrasound, wearing braces, and avoiding aggravating activities. Apply ice cubes to your elbow for 15-20 minutes and do this two to three times a day as you limit stress.
If you have pain, your doctor may recommend aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen to reduce pain and swelling in the affected area. Another type of medication that you can use is a topical medication, or get a corticosteroid injection. However, this injection is a short-term remedy.
Why Choose Physiotherapy First For Golfer's Elbow Treatment In Brampton?
Personalized recovery plans
Locally owned and operated clinic
Multidisciplinary services
Evidence-based treatments
Address: 511 Ray Lawson Blvd. Unit 4 & 5 Brampton ON L6Y 0N2
Phone: 905-796-6662
Fax: 905-796-6662
Email: info@physiotherapyfirst.ca
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